Village elders in Rajasthan's Jalore district have withdrawn a ban on women using smartphones, initially set to begin January 26. The Chaudhary community elders stated the decision, which allowed only feature phones for calls, was misunderstood and intended to protect children from excessive screen time and exploitation. The ban faced opposition, leading to its unanimous revocation at a meeting where elders cited concerns over cyber fraud and adverse effects on children's health and studies.