Children sitting together and using smartphones, highlighting rising screen time and digital addiction among kids
30 Jan
Medical

Scrolling Childhood Away: What Economic Survey 2026 and Parents’ Data Reveal

India’s children are spending more time online at younger ages, with rising concerns around digital addiction and mental health. Data from the Economic Survey 2026 and a large parental survey highlight excessive screen time, social media dependence, and online gaming addiction among children, underscoring the urgent need for regulatory, educational, and mental health interventions to safeguard child well-being.

Continue reading

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

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.

Continue reading