Teenagers using smartphones together, highlighting excessive screen time and digital addiction concerns

Economic Survey terms Digital addiction as ‘growing public health concern’; backs Usage limits for teens

The Economic Survey 2025–26 has flagged digital addiction as a growing public health concern, particularly among teenagers, and supported usage limits on social media and online gaming. The survey emphasised the need for regulatory, community-based, and educational interventions to address the mental health impact of excessive digital use among youth.

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