India Considers Age-Based Social Media Restrictions Amid Digital Addiction Concerns

India is considering age-based restrictions on social media access for children under 16 amid concerns about digital addiction, as highlighted in the Economic Survey and supported by officials like Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The proposal, similar to suggestions by French President Emmanuel Macron, faces challenges due to India's vast digital user base and shared device usage, complicating enforcement compared to countries like Australia where penalties target companies rather than users.