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India Weighs Blanket Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
✍️ Economic Times Telecom
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM
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The Economic Times Telecom has raised the question of whether India should enforce a blanket ban on social media for children below 16, highlighting concerns over digital safety and mental health.
The Economic Times Telecom published a feature questioning whether India should impose a blanket ban on social media for children under the age of 16.
The article cites growing concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young minds, including issues of cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to inappropriate content.
While the piece does not take a definitive stance, it calls for a broader discussion among policymakers, parents, and technology experts to evaluate the feasibility and implications of such a ban.
The article cites growing concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young minds, including issues of cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to inappropriate content.
While the piece does not take a definitive stance, it calls for a broader discussion among policymakers, parents, and technology experts to evaluate the feasibility and implications of such a ban.