Why Indian Schools Need A Robust Digital Wellbeing Policy
India is raising a generation of digitally exhausted children and we have no policy to stop it.
A national survey reveals 60% of Indian children aged 9-17 spend over 3 hours daily on social media or gaming.
ASER 2024 reports 84% of rural households now have smartphones, with 76% of teens using them for social media versus just 57% for education.
The cost?
81% of Indian students already anxious about academics (NCERT), now facing insomnia, migraines, attention problems, and cyberbullying affecting 35% of students.
Delhi High Court ruled phones “must not disrupt classroom teaching,” yet India has no uniform policy on smartphone usage in schools.
Meanwhile, Singapore bans screens for children under 18 months, Finland embeds digital wellbeing in its curriculum, and UNESCO recommends worldwide smartphone bans in schools.
India? Silent.
Medical experts warn blue light and constant alerts “desynchronise the biological clock,” impairing memory and attention.
Teachers report that post-COVID smartphone dependence has soared, causing students to lose concentration.
While schools figure out regulations, your child’s well-being can’t wait.
Our Digital Detox Bundle provides the reset families need: the Detox Box for device-free time, Low-EMR Earphones for safer connection, and a Grounding Mat to restore natural energy.
Over 100 doctors recommend this approach because unchecked device use erodes emotional well-being and learning capacity.
Your child’s future shouldn’t be collateral damage in India’s policy vacuum.
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