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The Economic Survey 2025-26 has also identified digital addiction as an emerging public health concern in our country, especially among young people aged 15 to 24 years. It links excessive screen use with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, cyberbullying, compulsive scrolling, gaming disorders and social withdrawal. This concern is shown in the growing demand for mental health support as well. Since its launch in October 2022, the government’s Tele-MANAS helpline has received more than 32 lakh calls, highlighting the increasing need for mental health interventions across the country.