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Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, waking up before the desired time, and unrefreshing sleep; Insomnia is a common and challenging complaint in older adults (> 65 years) because of age-related alterations in sleep physiology. it can be accompanied by attention deficit and mood instability and has a minimal duration of three months. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder worldwide and is characterized by difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep, early-morning awakening and an inability to return to sleep, occurring for at least three nights a week over a three-month period. Insomnia impairs daytime functioning and can be caused by a variety of factors. It frequently co-occurs with underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, renal disorders, or obstructive airway diseases. The long-term use of certain medications, psychological disorders, substance use disorder (SUD) aging, genetic predisposition, or traumatic brain injuries can also contribute to its development. A systematic review report that 52.57% of the global population experienced sub-threshold insomnia, while 13.75% suffer from moderately severe clinical sleeplessness, and approximately 2.5% have severe clinical insomnia. In the india it affects approximately 33% of adult population. If left untreated, chronic insomnia can significantly impact an individual's economic, social, and occupational wellbeing.