卡纳塔卡提议禁止为16岁以下青少年提供社交媒体,以保护青年心理健康,安得拉邦也正在考虑采取类似行动。 Karnataka proposes banning social media for under-16s to protect youth mental health, with similar moves under consideration in Andhra Pradesh.

卡纳塔卡(Karnataka)在2026-27年预算内, 提议禁止16岁以下人士使用社交媒体, Karnataka has proposed banning social media for those under 16, citing concerns over mental health and screen time, as part of its 2026–27 budget. 相邻的安得拉邦正在考虑类似的禁令,就年龄限制是13岁还是16岁展开辩论。 Neighboring Andhra Pradesh is considering a similar ban, with debate over whether the age limit should be 13 or 16. 这一举动符合全球趋势,包括在澳大利亚、法国、希腊和西班牙实行的限制。 The move aligns with global trends, including restrictions in Australia, France, Greece, and Spain. 虽然支持者强调儿童保护和心理健康,但在执法、年龄核实和法律管辖权方面仍存在挑战。 While supporters highlight child protection and mental well-being, challenges around enforcement, age verification, and legal jurisdiction remain. 预算包括9.4%的支出增长和对福利及基础设施的重大投资,在财政管理方面遭到反对派的批评,而首席部长认为财政管理是政治性的。 The budget, which includes a 9.4% spending increase and major investments in welfare and infrastructure, faces criticism from the opposition over fiscal management, which the chief minister dismissed as political.