India, Jan. 29 -- Access is no longer the binding constraint, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said in its report on Thursday as it flagged the risks of social media addiction and the easy internet use availability to people in the age groups of 15-29. The report called for attention on digital hygiene and the kind of content being consumed online.

The report also said that reliance and addiction to digital apps and social media impacts academic performance, workplace productivity, and mental health of youth as well as adults.

"India's youth are living in an intensely digital environment. While access fuels learning, jobs, and civic participation, compulsive and high-intensity use can impose real economic and social costs, ranging from lost ...