Chronic sleep deprivation has emerged as a pressing health crisis in India, where average sleep duration has plummeted to under six hours per night. This trend has led to one in three working adults reporting chronic fatigue, a condition often celebrated rather than addressed. Leading physicians, including Dr. Pratima Murthy (psychiatrist), Dr. Puroshottam Lal (cardiologist), and Dr. Randeep Guleria (pulmonologist), emphasize that sleep is not merely rest but a vital maintenance process for the brain and body. Dr. Murthy highlights that sleep facilitates the brain's waste clearance, while Dr. Lal warns that sleep deprivation stiffens arteries and raises the risk of coronary artery disease. Dr. Guleria points out that the decline in sleep duration correlates with an increase in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. They collectively urge individuals to prioritize sleep hygiene, suggesting fixed sleep-wake routines and a conducive sleep environment to combat this health crisis. The good news is that sleep debt is reversible, but it requires a shift in how society values rest.