New Delhi, 09-March -2026, By IBW TeamThe Indian Government is not in favour of a ban on social media for children, and is instead considering a more nuanced and graded approach in specifying restrictions for children under 18 years, The Indian Express newspaper reported yesterday, citing top government sources. “There will be a certain set of restrictions for those in the 8-12 years age bracket, another set for 12-16 year olds, and different measures for those aged 16-18 years,” a senior government functionary told The Indian Express. While the IT Ministry has over the weeks discussed the possibility of allowing limited usage to children at certain fixed hours during the day in its internal meetings, top government sources told Express there have been informal discussions amongst Cabinet ministers on the need for social media curbs on children. “We are in favour of restrictions, but not a ban,” said the functionary responding to the announcements relating to social media curbs by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, according to The Indian Express. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on March 6 announced a ban on use of social media for kids under the age of 16 years, a move aimed at preventing its adverse effects on children.

Source: Indian Express March 09, 2026 15:33 UTC