Legislation within 90 days to restrict under-13s from using social media: Naidu
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Summary
The announcement came hours after his Karnataka counterpart, Siddaramaiah, announced social media would be banned for under-16s in his state
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right