Sleep situation and youth in Gurugram

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 21, 2026

Gurugram: facing lack of sleep

Gurugram. Rush life and mobile addiction have badly affected the sleep of Indians. According to a recent report by Wakefit, 57.8 percent of the people in the country experience sleep and fatigue while working in office. Chennai has emerged as the most disciplined city in terms of sleep, while the sleep patterns of the youth of Delhi-NCR and ‘resilient sleeper city’ Gurugram also attract attention.

Youth of Gurugram: Successful in maintaining balance

This sleep report has revealed interesting statistics about the major cities of India. Cyber City Gurugram has been given the status of ‘Resilient Sleeper City’. Despite the corporate culture and busy schedules, the youth of Gurugram have managed to balance their sleep. At the same time, people of Delhi are at the top in the list of people sleeping and waking up late.

Mumbai’s sleeping situation is worrying

The sleeping situation of the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the worst. According to the report, 62.6 percent people in Mumbai feel tired even after waking up in the morning. On the contrary, people of Chennai are following discipline when it comes to sleep. People here strictly adopt the habit of sleeping and waking up on time. ‘Sleep Paradox’ is seen in Bengaluru, where people sleep but their sleep is unhealthy.

Screen time: the enemy of sleep

The main reason for lack of sleep in metros is increasing screen time. The report states that about 87.6 percent of people use their smartphones before going to bed. Spending time on social media and watching web series till late night has become common, due to which 57.8 percent people feel tired in the office.

Health effects and preventive measures

The effects of insufficient sleep are not limited to eye fatigue. Prolonged lack of sleep increases the risk of heart attack, obesity, diabetes and severe depression. Health experts have advised changes in lifestyle. For better sleep, stay away from screens an hour before bed, eat light food and make a habit of sleeping and waking up at a regular time.