Evolve rules for underage social media ban: Minister Nara Lokesh

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh has directed officials to formulate guidelines to restrict the usage of social media by minor children.

Chairing the meeting of the Committee of Ministers tasked with strengthening social media accountability at the State Secretariat on Wednesday, Lokesh suggested that they study policies being implemented in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia and France on banning social media to children. He wanted them to prepare the rules as per the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court.