Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- The issue of children's unrestricted use of the internet and social media has become a global concern, with countries like Australia taking stringent measures, and Karnataka being the first state in India to implement restrictions on social media use by minors. As discussions around such laws are gaining traction, Odisha is now contemplating the possibility of introducing similar regulations in the state.

The recent move by Karnataka to restrict social media use for children under the age of 16 has raised alarms, especially considering the detrimental effects internet exposure can have on young minds. The question now arises - Will Odisha introduce similar laws to regulate the online activities of minors?

As the ...