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Karnataka Tackles Screen Addiction with Digital Wellness Policy
24 Mar
Summary
- Karnataka drafts policy for responsible digital use among students.
- Recreational screen time limited to one hour daily outside academics.
- Policy targets students, teachers, and parents for digital awareness.
The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to promote responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns about screen addiction. This initiative targets students in Classes 9-12, educators, and parents with a comprehensive approach.
The policy emphasizes integrating digital wellness into the curriculum, covering online safety, cyberbullying, and healthy screen-time balance. A key recommendation is limiting recreational screen time to one hour per day outside of academic activities.
