Karnataka to Ban Social Media for Under 16? | India’s Big Digital Policy Debate | NEXT IAS

Описание: Is India moving towards restricting social media for children? Karnataka is planning to become the first state to ban social media use for kids under 16, with Andhra Pradesh and Goa also exploring similar steps. The move comes amid concerns highlighted in the World Happiness Report 2026, linking excessive social media use to lower well-being among youth. With India having over 1 billion internet users and massive smartphone access, the debate is growing stronger. Countries like Australia have already taken action, and even Emmanuel Macron has encouraged similar measures. But can such bans really work, or is responsible usage the real solution? Watch till the end and share your opinion.

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