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Karnataka under-16 social media access prohibition in FY2026–27 budget
Change
On 06 Mar 2026, Karnataka’s FY2026–27 state budget set out a prohibition on social media access for children under 16.
Why it matters
Karnataka’s FY2026–27 state budget sets out a prohibition on social media access for children under 16. The prohibition was presented in the Legislative Assembly on 06 Mar 2026. The budget indicates that detailed guidelines for implementation and enforcement will be provided in forthcoming policy documents. The stated basis for the prohibition is concerns about addiction, harmful content exposure, and behavioural issues among children.
Implications
- • A state-level prohibition on social media access for under-16s is set out in the FY2026–27 budget.
- • Implementation and enforcement details are pending forthcoming policy documents.
Who is affected
- • Social media platforms and online service providers
- • Schools and education administrators
- • Parents/guardians
- • Children under 16
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