Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a recent teachers’ conference to warn that unchecked screen time and rising drug use are eroding the health and future of India’s youth. He urged educators to become proactive partners with parents, integrating digital‑wellness lessons into curricula and fostering environments where students can discuss the dangers of substance abuse openly. Modi highlighted recent data showing a surge in smartphone dependence and a worrying uptick in opioid and synthetic drug consumption among school‑age children, calling for coordinated action across schools, health services and community groups. The speech signals a broader government push to tighten regulations on digital content and strengthen anti‑drug campaigns, while emphasizing the pivotal role teachers play in shaping safer, more resilient generations.
PM Modi urges teachers to address excessive screen time, drug addiction among students The Hindu
