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Indian states consider banning social media for under-16s over safety and mental health concerns.
Indian states are considering banning social media for children under 16 amid growing concerns over mental health, online safety, and addictive platform design.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India’s push for digital innovation alongside safety, citing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act as a global benchmark.
He warned of rising threats like deepfakes, online fraud, and misleading ads, stressing the need for platform accountability.
Experts support regulation but emphasize balanced solutions—parental involvement, age verification, digital literacy, and platform responsibility—over outright bans, drawing from models like Australia’s youth-focused laws.
Los estados indios consideran prohibir los medios sociales para menores de 16 años por preocupaciones de seguridad y salud mental.