World Digital Detox Day

Celebrated Annually on 10th December

WDDD is observed every year on 10 December, now recognized in 72+ countries and supported by schools, health experts, families, wellness leaders, and government bodies. It’s not a campaign of restriction—it’s a celebration of balance, encouraging people to unplug and reconnect with themselves, their families, and nature.

National Impact:

• Over 500,000 students took the Digital Wellness Oath, committing to disciplined screen habits and digital empathy
• 2+ lakh letters handwritten by school and university students to Prime Minister Modi, urging that digital wellness be made a national priority
• Over 500,000 students took the Digital Wellness Oath, committing to disciplined screen habits and digital empathy

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Government & Supreme Court Support:

• WDDD is supported by India’s Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tourism, and Ministry of Women & Child Development
• In 2024, ZEP Foundation filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India demanding age-based regulation of social media for children. The court responded with a directive to the government within eight weeks—a landmark win in digital child protection

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Celebrated at National Icons (Correction):

• Gateway of India: Celebrated WDDD (not GWD) on 10 December
• Mantralaya: Hosted WDDD with digital wellness exhibitions
• Raj Bhavan: Recognized WDDD through awards and student-led initiatives

Digital Wellness Curriculum (Age 4–18):

ZEP Foundation has introduced the world’s first structured digital detox curriculum, divided by age groups:

• Ages 4–7: Storytelling and emotional play-based learning
• Ages 8–12: Interactive games and peer workshops
• Ages 13–18: Digital identity, focus training, ethical screen use

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An upcoming book titled Digital Detox for Children aims to embed tech balance into early childhood education. This is ZEP’s fourth publication, designed for children aged 4–7, teaching self-regulation through stories and guided values.
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Digital Wellness Awards:

To recognize changemakers, educators, and youth leaders promoting this mission, ZEP launched the Digital Wellness Awards—India’s first platform for honoring those creating healthy digital ecosystems.

Research Publication:

ZEP Foundation’s second major research release (after Mother’s Touch) is on Digital Fasting & Detox—exploring screen behavior, emotional resilience, and the neuro-psychological impacts of device addiction.
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WDDD has now become more than a campaign. It is a global educational movement, a legal advocacy platform, and a community-led mission to bring back the art of living mindfully and humanly in the digital age
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Celebrated at National Icons & Around the World:

World Digital Detox Day has been celebrated at India’s most iconic national venues—each reinforcing the cultural, educational, and policy-level impact of this global mission:

• Gateway of India (Mumbai) – WDDD Celebration on 10th December, spotlighting digital fasting with mass public participation and youth ambassadors
• Mantralaya (Mumbai) – Maharashtra’s administrative headquarters hosted WDDD, featuring wellness-themed exhibitions, government dignitaries, and children’s artwork on tech balance
• Raj Bhavan (Governor’s House) – Hosted WDDD awards and student-led ceremonies recognizing digital champions
• 126,400+ schools, 5.1 million parents, and 2.64 million children actively engaged in WDDD celebrations across India

Global Reach in 72+ Countries

WDDD has gained momentum as a global citizen-driven campaign. It is now actively celebrated in over 72 countries, with public pledges, school assemblies, cultural events, and policy discussions taking place in cities across:

• Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy)
• Asia (Japan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Singapore)
• North America (USA, Canada)
• Africa and Australia

Global ambassadors, educators, and health experts have joined the mission—unifying the world on December 10th to reflect, reset, and realign with balanced tech habits and emotional wellness.