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Background There is limited evidence on technology addiction among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries where 90% of global adolescents live. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and correlates of technology addiction (Internet, gaming, smartphone, television) among school-going adolescents in India. Methods A cross-sectional survey covering the entire district (administrative unit for health) of India was conducted among representative sample of school-going adolescents using stratified cluster sampling. A total of 1729 adolescents completed the survey (age M = 12.58; SD = 0.97) by responding to Internet Addiction Test-Adolescents, Game Addiction Scale, Smartphone Addiction Scale and Television Addiction Scale. Associated factors were analyzed using binomial logistic regression analysis. Results Almost all the participants (99.59%; 95% confidence interval (CI): 99.28–99.91%) were using technology in one or other form. Prevalence of technology addiction among the users was 10.69% (95% CI: 5.26–16.11%). Phone addiction (8.91%; 95% CI: 3.31–14.52%) was the most common type followed by gaming addiction (2.55%; 95% CI: 1.16–3.95%). Technology addiction among adolescents was significantly associated with several risk factors at individual, family and school levels. Conclusion Technology addiction emerges as an important public health problem among adolescents in India. An integrated socio-ecological framework with multi-level approach that targets risk factors at various levels is required to promote healthy behaviors towards technology.

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The guidelines are being followed à Most of the JAR meetings, CDRM/M&M are being conducted in time.. CDOP meetings are getting delayed due to delays in legal process and getting the Post-mortems done. . Some areas on eCDOP data base lack good documentation which needs improvement. . During this process, many areas of good practice (clinical & non clinical) and for improvement are identified. This helps in improving the system. . Shared learning of innovative and excellence of practice leads to improved quality of care provided to all children across the country.