Andhra Pradesh mulling over ban on social media for children below 13
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to restrict social media access for children under 13 years old, a proposal suggested by Minister for IT and Education Nara Lokesh. The government is also considering regulations for children aged 13-16. Mr. Lokesh responded positively to a similar plan in neighboring Karnataka, stating that he was pleased to see the initiative.
6 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka social media ban: State proposes to ban social media for children under 16 years
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh's government is considering restrictions on social media access for children under 13 and regulations for children aged 13-16.
— The Hindu
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have implemented social media bans for children under 16 and 13, respectively, despite concerns about federal jurisdiction and legal challenges.
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