Karnataka bans social media for children below 16
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Summary
Karnataka bans social media for children below 16
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source India Today (RSS)
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
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right