Even as the Union Government has acknowledged ‘digital addiction’ as a serious concern in the Economic Survey, serial entrepreneur and investor Aditya Vuchi has established the not-for-profit Council for Digital Safety and Wellbeing (CDSW) to promote digital well-being and build a safe, ethical, and mindful use of technology.
Co-Founded by Internet ethics expert Anil Rachamalla, the CDSW aims to address growing concerns such as screen dependency, cyberbullying, and AI-generated misinformation that affect everyone from children to corporate professionals.
Founder and Chairperson Aditya Vuchi added, “CDSW is an open invitation for educational institutions, government bodies, and corporates to collaborate. Our goal is to move beyond just connectivity and focus on a safer, human-centric digital future.”
Stating that the average screen time stood at about 7 hours a day among 751 million internet users in India, Vuchi said that parents, human resources leaders, and teachers were worried about decreased attention span, digital fatigue, and screen addiction.
“These digital challenges are no longer fringe issues; they are mainstream problems affecting every household. “The vast majority of institutions offer no structured training in digital safety. We’re sending people into the digital world with no compass, no framework and no support,” he said.
Key components
The CDSW comprises two digital tools: Sparq and Harmoni. While Sparq, a Learning Management System, offers structured training and certifications in digital safety, Harmoni, a household app, helps families find balance and manage digital wellbeing in their homes.
Marking the occasion, CDSW launches the maiden Digital Wellbeing Index Report, which surveyed over 1,500 respondents in schools, colleges and corporates. The report finds that 77.2% of users identify social media as their primary digital activity, 46.4% experience online fraud, and only 18.9% receive any formal safety training.
The CDSW would focus on capacity building, advocacy, policy research, and consulting to promote digital safety and well-being.
Published on April 4, 2026