Online Gaming Bill tabled in Lok Sabha, MeitY Secy explains the blanket ban
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday tabled The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha, amid protests by Opposition.
The lower house, being briefly chaired by PC Mohan, was adjourned till 2 PM soon after the Bill was introduced.
The cabinet on Tuesday had reportedly approved this legislation which will impose a blanket ban on online games with a monetary component, noting they lead to suicides due to financial losses besides addiction among children and the youth.
