Kerala Panel Calls for Legislation to Regulate Mobile Phone Use Among Children
Bring in law to regulate use of mobile phone by children: panel
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The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has urged the state government to draft laws regulating mobile phone and screen use for children under 18. A proposed committee will oversee the initiative, emphasizing the need for age limits and screen time control.
- 01Kerala's child rights commission is pushing for regulations on mobile phone use by minors.
- 02Legislation aims to set age limits and control screen time for children under 18.
- 03A high-level committee will be formed to implement these regulations.
- 04The initiative highlights growing concerns about children's screen time.
- 05The proposed laws are intended to protect children's health and well-being.
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The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has called on the General Education Principal Secretary to develop legislation aimed at regulating mobile phone and screen use for children up to the age of 18. The Commission stressed the importance of establishing laws that set age limits and control screen time, reflecting increasing concerns about the impact of excessive screen exposure on children's health. To facilitate this initiative, a high-level committee comprising Principal Secretaries, Secretaries from various departments, and the State Police Chief will be formed. The Commission's directive underscores the urgent need for protective measures to ensure the well-being of minors in the digital age.
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This legislation could significantly influence how children interact with technology, potentially improving their mental and physical health by limiting excessive screen time.
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