India is grappling with an alarming sleep deprivation crisis. A 2024 LocalCircles survey found that 61% of Indians reported getting less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep, up from 50% in 2022. Frequent interruptions—like night-time washroom visits - are part of the problem.

Technology likely lies at the heart of it. A study in Ahmedabad revealed that individuals using screens for over 30 minutes before bedtime were almost twice as likely to experience poor sleep (45%) compared to those who didn’t (25%).

Sleep deprivation extends to urban youth too. A Delhi study found that 20% of adolescents (12–18 years) experienced clinical sleep deprivation, with 60% displaying depressive symptoms - highlighting how poor rest affects mental health and learning.

For professionals, the crisis cuts deeper. Nearly half of Indian employees have taken sick leave at least once due to fatigue, and common night shifts disrupt natural sleep cycles.

The combination of fragmented sleep and daily pressures has turned poor rest into a public health emergency - sobering but actionable.