Delegate: Prof Zubia Veqar
Delegate Short Bio: I am an academician and research scientist with over 25 years of experience in physiotherapy education, clinical research and rehabilitation practice. Currently, I serve as Professor and Director at the Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi, India. My primary research interests focus on sleep health and its interaction with musculoskeletal pain, posture, physical activity and quality of life, and I have published extensively in these areas. I have led nationally funded projects, including a GIAN programme on non‑pharmacological interventions for sleep, and regularly mentor PhD and postgraduate students working on sleep‑related themes. Through my work, I aim to integrate sleep assessment and management into routine physiotherapy practice and to promote awareness of sleep as a core component of health.
Scope of Activity: Campaign of multiple activities
Activity: Objectives of the Initiative
The World Sleep Day initiative was designed with the following objectives:
• To increase awareness about the importance of healthy sleep habits.
• To educate students about the science of sleep and sleep disorders.
• To promote evidence-based lifestyle practices that improve sleep quality.
• To encourage creative student participation in spreading sleep awareness.
• To utilize social media as an effective platform for health education and engagement.
Platform for the Campaign
All activities were conducted digitally through the official Instagram page of CPRS:
Official Page:
https://www.instagram.com/cprs.official
Instagram was chosen as the primary platform due to its wide reach among students and its ability to support interactive tools such as quizzes, polls, reels, and visual educational posts.
Activities Conducted
1. Reel Making Competition
A Reel Competition was organized for students of CPRS on the theme:
“What Makes You Sleep Well? – From Insomniac to Iconic.”
Participants were invited to create short educational and creative reels highlighting:
• Healthy sleep routines
• Sleep hygiene practices
• Relaxation techniques
• Exercises promoting good sleep
• Scientific insights into sleep health
• Personal experiences or tips for improving sleep quality
Competition Guidelines:
• Reel duration: 30–60 seconds
• Open to students of CPRS
• Submission through the official Instagram page
• Evaluation based on:
o Creativity
o Scientific awareness
o Impactful messaging
The competition encouraged students to combine scientific knowledge with creative storytelling, helping spread awareness about sleep health through peer-generated content. Winner for the best reel received a sleep essentials kit which included a travel pillow, herbal tea box, lavender essential oil, and sleep mask.
2. Interactive Sleep Awareness Polls
To encourage participation and reflection on personal sleep habits, Instagram polls were conducted.
The polls addressed topics such as:
• Average hours of sleep among students
• Use of mobile phones before bedtime
• Preferred sleep routines
• Awareness of sleep disorders
• Impact of late-night studying on sleep quality
These polls provided valuable insights into student sleep behaviour and awareness levels, while also prompting students to reflect on their own sleep habits.
3. World Sleep Day Quiz
An interactive Sleep Awareness Quiz was conducted through Instagram stories to test participants’ knowledge about sleep science.
The quiz covered topics such as:
• Stages of sleep
• Hormones involved in sleep regulation
• Effects of sleep deprivation
• Impact of mobile phone usage before bedtime
• Importance of REM and deep sleep stages
• Sleep disorders and their consequences
The quiz format allowed students to actively engage with scientific facts about sleep while learning in an enjoyable and interactive way.
4. “Five Facts on Sleep” Educational Series
A “5 Days – 5 Facts on Sleep” educational campaign was conducted in the days leading up to World Sleep Day.
Each day highlighted one scientifically supported fact about sleep, including:
• The role of deep sleep in tissue repair and healing
• The importance of sleep for memory consolidation
• How screen exposure before bedtime affects melatonin release
• The link between sleep and mental health
• The impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance and immunity
These posts were designed to present scientific information in a visually engaging and easily understandable format, helping improve sleep literacy among students.
Location: Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Date of Activity: 6 March- 13 March 2026
