Andhra Pradesh plans to ban social media for under-13s within 90 days, citing youth safety and well-being.

Andhra Pradesh plans to ban social media for children under 13 within 90 days, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced in the state assembly, citing concerns over online safety and youth well-being. The state is also evaluating whether to extend restrictions to teens aged 13 to 16. This follows Karnataka’s earlier move to ban social media for those under 16, reflecting a growing regional trend to limit minors’ digital access amid rising concerns over mental health, addiction, and exposure to harmful content.