Social Media for Youth and Civic Engagement in India, 2019

The study ‘Social Media for Youth & Civic Engagement in India’ was commissioned by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and United Nations Volunteers India, to understand the nuances of social media’s impact on youth in India, and explore the possibilities of use of social media to promote civic engagement, instill social values and community service in India.

Key Findings: With 250+ million social network users, India has the second highest number of social media users in the world.

  • Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp dominate the social media space in India. While, Instagram is also very popular amongst urban Indian youth. Two-thirds of ....
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