Regulating internet is Centre’s domain, social media ban imposed by A.P., Karnataka may hit jurisdictional barrier
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Summary
Recently, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government was discussing age-based restrictions on social media use
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 7 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