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Thanks to innumerable gadgets and modern technology, we are enjoying the comforts and convenience which many wouldn't have imagined just a few decades back. But, the overuse of these gadgets has brought a few challenges and there is a different kind of stress that has been affecting millions across the globe. Just like we detox our bodies to get rid of the toxins in the body, by having some juices, cutting off some food items. Etc. Similarly to overcome the stress caused by gadgets and over all the digital world, we need a digital detox. Where we cut ourselves off from all sorts of gadgets. The concept of digital detox has surfaced only in recent times and focuses on limited or controlled use of tech devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, television and even social media surfing. Mohityanche Vadgaon village in Sangli district of Maharashtra has taken a lead in showing the way out of the ever-increasing screetime. Vijay Mohite, the sarpanch of the village, first came up with the idea. Initially some did not agree, but now residents have been participating in this novel exercise enthusiastically.
Every day, a siren goes off from a local temple at 7 pm, signalling people to put off their mobile phones and other gadgets and switch off their television sets, etc to indulge in reading books, studying and talking with one another, while the second alarm at 8.30 pm signals the end of the detox period. The sarpanch Mohite said the coronavirus-induced lockdown and the continuous online classes brought mobile phones into the hands of children for long hours even after school. Parents and children throughout the day kept on watching television. Sarpanch said, "When physical classes resumed, teachers realized children had become lazy, did not want to read and write and were mostly engrossed in their mobile phones before and after the school hours. There weren't separate study rooms in the homes of the villagers. So I put forth the idea of a digital detox," He added, "I had proposed a one-and-a-half hour period at first. Initially, there was hesitancy as people were wondering if it was possible to keep away from mobile and TV screens. Then the gram sabha of women decided to purchase a siren. Then villagers went home to home to create awareness about digital detox," The sarpanch said, “Now, a ward-wise committee has been set up to monitor if the initiative is being implemented or not.”
Women who used to stay glued to the television to watch their favourite TV shows, now spend more time with their husbands, friends and children. Men who used to be busy watching random forwarded whatsapp videos started focusing on further educating themselves by reading and helping their wives at home with everyday chores. According to WebMD, Research reveals that 61% of people claim to be addicted to the internet and other electronic gadgets, which increases their daily screen time. It has a negative impact on physical, emotional, and general health. Businessman Anand Mahindra, was impressed by the village for practicing daily ‘digital detox’. He also mentioned that he himself was experimenting with the idea of limiting his screen time. Would you all too like to try the digital detox and remain healthy.
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