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The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recently conducted a study on “Effects (Physical, Behavioural and Psycho-Social) of using Mobile Phones and other devices with internet accessibility by children” with sample size of 5000 from rural and urban all the zones of the country.

Findings of the study

• The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recently conducted a study on “Effects (Physical, Behavioural and Psycho-Social) of using Mobile Phones and other devices with internet accessibility by children” with sample size of 5000 from rural and urban all the zones of the country.
• As per the study, 23.80 percent of children use smart phones while they are in bed, before going to sleep which increase with age; this has adverse impact on children. Use of smart phones at inappropriate times can have detrimental impact on health and well-being of children.
• One such impact is reduction in level of concentration among children. As per the study, 37.15% of children, always or frequently, experience reduced levels of concentration due to smart phone use.
• As per information received from NCPCR, based on the findings of the study, it recommends- a bigger portion of land in the communities needs to be identified as a playground for children that will encourage the children to involve themselves in games and sports.