Karnataka To Ban Social Media For Children Below 16, Announces CM Siddaramaiah
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Summary
The decision makes Karnataka the first state in the country to impose a complete ban on social media for children.
Key Facts
Type Announcement
Source News18 - India
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right