Karnataka to ban social media use for children under 16: CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced during the state budget session that the government plans to ban the use of social media by children below the age of 16.

The move, he said, is aimed at protecting the mental health of children and addressing concerns over the increasing use of mobile phones among minors.

The Chief Minister noted that excessive use of digital platforms and mobile devices has raised worries about its impact on the psychological well-being of students.

As part of broader measures to support student welfare, Siddaramaiah also said that qualified mental health counsellors will be appointed in 204 Block Resource Centres (BRCs) across the state.