Karnataka Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Exam-focused facts from the 8 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Karnataka government proposed a ban on social media usage for children under 16 years during the state budget presentation.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the ban to prevent adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children.
The ban was part of the 17th state budget with a total outlay of ₹4,48,004 crore.
Karnataka IT Minister Priyanka Kharge had earlier indicated the state was exploring restrictions on social media access for children.
Andhra Pradesh government had earlier considered banning mobile phone usage in schools.
Goa IT minister stated the state is examining restricting social media use for children below 16 years due to digital addiction and cyberbullying concerns.