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Karnataka to Ban Social Media for Under 16s, Announces CM Siddaramaiah

The proposal comes amid rising concerns about excessive screen time, declining academic focus, behavioural changes, and mental health challenges among teenagers.

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News18•06-03-2026, 12:48

Karnataka to Ban Social Media for Under 16s, Announces CM Siddaramaiah

•Karnataka becomes the first state to ban social media for children below 16 years of age.
•CM Siddaramaiah announced the decision during the annual state Budget presentation in the Karnataka Assembly.
•The move aims to prevent adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children's behavior, education, and mental health.
•Concerns include exposure to harmful content, drug networks, and excessive screen time.
•The decision follows weeks of deliberation; Australia recently introduced similar restrictions on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and X.

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