卡纳塔卡提议禁止16岁以下者使用社交媒体保护心理健康, Karnataka proposes banning social media for under-16s to protect mental health, sparking broader debate.

卡纳塔卡提议禁止16岁以下人士使用社交媒体, 并引述对心理健康及屏幕时间的担忧, 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,年龄限制正在审查之中。 Neighboring Andhra Pradesh is considering a similar ban, with the age limit under review. 这一举动遵循了全球趋势,包括在澳大利亚、法国、希腊和西班牙的限制。 The move follows global trends, including restrictions in Australia, France, Greece, and Spain. 虽然支持者强调儿童保护问题,但执法和执行方面的挑战依然存在。 While supporters highlight child protection, challenges in enforcement and implementation remain. 预算支出增加了9.4%,在财政管理方面受到反对派的批评,但总理认为财政管理是政治性的。 The budget, which includes a 9.4% spending increase, faces criticism from the opposition over fiscal management, which the chief minister dismissed as political.