Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday.

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday.

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age, within the

The announcement comes amid increasing concerns among policymakers about the impact of smartphones and social media on children’s learning, behaviour, and overall well-being.

The ban is to take effect March 28, according to a government minister, but details about how it would be implemented were scarce.

Children under 16 years old in Indonesia will be prohibited from accessing TikTok, Roblox, Instagram and other online platforms.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age, within the next 90 days, in the state.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age, within the next 90 days, in the state.

Andhra Pradesh plans to restrict social media access for children under 13 to protect them from its negative impacts.

Andhra Pradesh plans to restrict social media access for children under 13 to protect them from its negative impacts.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his 17th State Budget, has sparked a wide debate after announcing that the government is considering a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.

It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.

It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday.

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a ban on social media for children under 13. A consensus decision is pending for children aged 13-16, aimed at preventing the harmful effects of social media on children's attention and learning.

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16 to address concerns over mobile phone use, following Australia's lead.

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh's social media bans for children face jurisdictional challenges amid central government regulations on internet use.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "BJP is reacting politically... They are opposing it politically," Siddaramaiah said while responding to questions about the BJP's claim that the government does not have sufficient funds for capital expenditure. India News | BJP Opposing Karnataka Budget Politically: CM Siddaramaiah.

Social media ban Karnataka: The Karnataka government on March 6 has announced plans to ban social media use for children below the age of 16, citing growing concerns about the impact of excessive mobile phone use on young minds. 

While Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that social media will be banned for children below 16 years in the state, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said his government is examining a similar move, with discussions underway on whether the age limit should be set at 13 or extended to 16. Social Media Ban in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah Announces Social Media Ban for Children Below 16 Years; Andhra Pradesh Weighs Similar Step.

Indonesia has become the latest country to bar children under 16 from social media.