Economic Survey flags ‘digital addiction’ crisis: Warns of mental health toll on India’s youth  BusinessLineModi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows  ReutersGrowing calls for under-16s ban in one of world’s largest markets for social media  The IndependentDigital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26  NDTVThe Economic Survey has flagged social media addiction & suggested age-based limits. The survey flagged digital addiction as a growing public health risk, linking excessive screen time with anxiety, poor academics & low productivity. With global precedents  LinkedIn