Karnataka to ban social media for children under 16, says CM Siddaramaiah
The Karnataka government on Friday proposed a ban on social media usage for children under the age of 16 amid rising concerns of digital addiction, becoming one of the first Indian states to impose such a restriction amid rising concerns over online safety and excessive screen time among minors.
Presenting his 17th state budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that social media will be banned for kids under 16 in tech-state Karnataka, which houses India’s Silicon Valley, Bengaluru. He proposed a total outlay of Rs 4,48,004 crore for Karnataka’s growth and development.
