Digital Economy and Youth Engagement: Evaluating Budgetary Incentives for Safe and Productive Use of Social Networking Platforms

Author(s)	Dr. Vikas - Jain
Country	India
Abstract	The rise of social networking platforms among Indian youth has profound implications on communication patterns, mental well-being, productivity, and digital identity. With the Union Budget 2024–25 advancing India’s digital economy through policy and infrastructure investments, this paper explores how budgetary incentives shape youth engagement with social media in both positive and negative dimensions. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining primary data from 150 college students across five cities with secondary analysis of digital education schemes, cybersecurity funding, and platform regulation guidelines. Key variables include time spent online, content exposure, cyber awareness, and perceived platform utility in education and career. Findings suggest that while budgetary support for digital literacy and online safety has enhanced youth awareness and responsible usage, gaps remain in mental health integration, misinformation resistance, and excessive screen time management. Recommendations include embedding youth-focused digital citizenship in national education policy and expanding public-private partnerships for ethical platform design.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.46633
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9pzwz

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