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Maharashtra Forms Expert Task Force to Study Digital Addiction Among Children

Analysed 26 Feb 2026·7 sources analysed·Maharashtra, India·Politics
Maharashtra Forms Expert Task Force to Study Digital Addiction Among ChildrenPreviousNext

The Maharashtra government has formed an expert task force to study digital addiction among children, focusing on its mental, physical, and social impacts. The panel, including educationists, psychiatrists, legal experts, and government officials, will submit its report before the next legislative session. The initiative responds to rising concerns over excessive screen time, gaming addiction, and social media use among minors, with discussions on age restrictions, digital advertising, and awareness campaigns to promote responsible digital use.

Political Bias
10%84%6%
Sentiment
66%
AI analysis of 7 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 26 Feb 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 10%● Center 84%● Right 6%

The article group presents a largely neutral governmental perspective, focusing on official responses to digital addiction concerns. It includes viewpoints from legislators across parties raising the issue and government officials outlining measures. The coverage emphasizes policy formation and expert involvement without partisan framing, reflecting a consensus on addressing child digital safety.

Sentiment — Positive (66/100)

The overall tone is measured and informative, highlighting concern over digital addiction's effects on children while emphasizing proactive government steps. Coverage balances the seriousness of the issue with constructive responses like task force formation and awareness efforts, resulting in a cautiously optimistic sentiment without alarmism or negativity.

How 7 sources covered this story

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatvnewsMaharashtra govt sets up task force to study digital addiction among children; report by next sessionCenterNeutral
hindustantimesTask force to study digital addiction among childrenCenterNeutral
wionThree in 10 child cases linked to gaming addiction in MaharashtraCenterNeutral
news18Maharashtra Looks To Push 'Pause' On Gaming Addiction, Forms Task Force For Kids' Digital SafetyCenterNeutral
indianexpressMaharashtra sets up expert panel to study digital addiction among children; report by next sessionCenterNeutral
hindustantimesMaharashtra govt's task force to study digital addiction and its adverse impact on childrenCenterPositive
freepressjournalMaharashtra Govt Forms Expert Panel To Combat Rising Digital Addiction Among ChildrenCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 25 Feb, 02:40 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal25 Feb, 02:40 pm
    Maharashtra Govt Forms Expert Panel To Combat Rising Digital Addiction Among Children
  2. 2
    hindustantimes25 Feb, 02:41 pm
    Maharashtra govt's task force to study digital addiction and its adverse impact on children
  3. 3
    indianexpress25 Feb, 03:14 pm
    Maharashtra sets up expert panel to study digital addiction among children; report by next session
  4. 4
    news1825 Feb, 04:24 pm
    Maharashtra Looks To Push 'Pause' On Gaming Addiction, Forms Task Force For Kids' Digital Safety
  5. 5
    wion25 Feb, 06:34 pm
    Three in 10 child cases linked to gaming addiction in Maharashtra
  6. 6
    hindustantimes26 Feb, 12:54 am
    Task force to study digital addiction among children
  7. 7
    indiatvnews26 Feb, 06:15 am
    Maharashtra govt sets up task force to study digital addiction among children; report by next session

Lens Score breakdown

39/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
State Legislative CouncilSCERT MaharashtraMaharashtra GovernmentCentral GovernmentState Cultural and Information Technology MinistryState LegislatureIT Department
Political
LegislatorsBJP

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Maharashtra, India
Sources analysed
7
Last analysed
26 Feb 2026
Key entities
AddictionGovernment of MaharashtraInformation technologyAshish ShelarPsychiatristMaharashtraNiranjan DavkhareMinor (law)EducationSocial mediaMumbaiMental health