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Tamil Nadu to Restrict Student Wi‑Fi to Block Harmful Games and Apps
✍️ LiveChennai
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 11:17 AM
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Tamil Nadu government plans to limit students’ Wi‑Fi access, aiming to curb use of harmful games and apps. The move is part of a broader effort to protect students from digital distractions.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a new policy to restrict Wi‑Fi access for students, targeting harmful games and applications. The directive will apply to school and college networks, with filters set to block identified content. Officials say the measure is intended to reduce digital distraction and improve academic focus. While parents largely support the initiative, some technology experts warn that over‑restriction could limit legitimate learning resources.