Two Indian States Move to Restrict Social Media Access for Children

Wohoo! Celebrating the recent news about two Indian states, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, announcing plans to restrict children’s access to social media due to rising concerns about online safety, addiction, and mental health.

Karnataka proposed a ban on social media use for children under 16 as part of its state policy discussions, while Andhra Pradesh stated it would bring legislation to restrict access for children under 13 and consider regulated use for teenagers aged 13–16.

These moves reflect growing concern among policymakers about the impact of early and unregulated social media exposure on young users.