Overview
- Goa’s IT minister said Wednesday the state will soon send a comprehensive plan on under‑16 social media limits to Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- The state’s committee draft points to parental controls, app‑level filters, school phone rules, parent awareness drives, and tracking which platforms children use.
- Rohan Khaunte framed it as restriction rather than a ban, saying the goal is to curb uses seen as harmful while keeping access to learning tools.
- He cited platforms like Facebook and Instagram as examples of services with little value for those under 16, while urging students to spend time on educational tools.
- Because internet rules are set by the Union government, Goa will seek legal changes as New Delhi consults platforms, other states explore similar steps, and India’s data law already requires parental consent for processing data of anyone under 18.