The Karnataka government is considering a bold regulatory move that could significantly reshape how young people interact with the internet. According to officials familiar with the proposal, the state is exploring a plan to ban social media access for children below the age of 16 in an effort to address rising concerns around digital addiction, cyberbullying, and mental health challenges among teenagers.
If implemented, the policy would make Karnataka one of the first regions in India to impose strict age restrictions on social media platforms. The proposal reflects a growing global debate about how governments should regulate online spaces that increasingly influence the lives of young us
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