Karnataka to Become First Indian State to Ban Social Media for Children Under 160

• Explainers & Reports, Government, Politics & Policy, Social Media, Uncategorized
• March 7, 2026

Bengaluru, March 2026 — Karnataka has officially moved to become the first Indian state to ban social media for children under the age of 16. The landmark decision, unveiled during the 2026-27 state budget, marks the beginning of a high-stakes battle against digital addiction and the pervasive influence of algorithms on the state’s youth. What