New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Indian government's decision to examine calls for restricting social media access for children under 16 marks a moment of pause rather than policy rush. At the center of the discussion is not just age limits but a broader question of how responsibility for children's digital exposure should be distributed between platforms, parents, schools, and the state.

IT Secretary S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, confirmed that the Centre is reviewing the recommendations made in the Economic Survey and will consider multiple viewpoints before taking a call.

"You have seen what the Economic Survey has to say. A number of views are being expressed. We will examine all the views and t...