Karnataka government imposes ‘Internet ban’, ‘tech curfew’ and screen time for children below 16 years of age

Bengaluru. Siddaramaiah Government of Karnataka has taken a transformative step to stop the increasing mobile addiction and ill effects of social media among children. The state has released the draft ‘Draft Policy for Responsible Digital Use among Students’, which is also being called ‘Digital Detox’ plan. Let us tell you the main facts of the new policy:

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‘Break’ on internet after 7 pm

According to the most talked about proposal of the policy, it has been suggested to automatically switch off mobile data after 7 pm for children below 16 years of age. Its aim is to protect children from addiction of social media and gaming at night.

Complete ban on social media

The government has proposed a complete ban on the use of social media platforms for teenagers below 16 years of age. There is a plan to make ‘Aadhaar-based sign-up’ (Aadhaar-enabled verification) mandatory for age verification so that children cannot create accounts by hiding their age.

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Strict rules for schools

Schools have been instructed to stop using WhatsApp for homework or notifications and return to the traditional diary system. Digital Wellness Committee: A special committee will be formed in every school which will monitor the digital behavior of the students. A special committee will be formed in every school which will monitor the digital behavior of the students.

‘Tech Curfew’ and Screen Time

It is recommended to limit recreational screen time to a maximum of 1 hour a day. There is a suggestion to declare bedrooms and dining tables as ‘digital free zones’ to encourage spending time with family.

NIMHANS Collaboration

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This policy has been prepared in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). Experts say that due to internet addiction among teenagers, mental stress, insomnia and lack of concentration are seen up to 25 percent.

current situation

Currently it is still a ‘draft’. The government has sought suggestions from the public and experts on this, after which it can be given the form of a final law.

Report: Sushil Kumar Sah