Andhra Pradesh Eyes Under-16 Social Media Ban, Citing Australia Model
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News18•22-01-2026, 13:53
Andhra Pradesh Eyes Under-16 Social Media Ban, Citing Australia Model
- •Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh announced the state government is considering banning social media access for children under 16.
- •The government is studying Australia's law which prohibits social media access for those under 16.
- •Lokesh emphasized that youngsters below a certain age lack the understanding to process content on these platforms, necessitating a strong legal framework.
- •TDP National Spokesperson Deepak Reddy supported the move, highlighting concerns about social media's impact on children's mental health and safety.
- •The initiative aims to protect children from harmful content and online negativity, building on past efforts against social media misuse.
Why It Matters: Andhra Pradesh is exploring an under-16 social media ban, inspired by Australia, to protect children online.
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