India is considering implementing a ban on social media for users under the age of 16, following a global trend initiated by Australia, which became the first country to enforce such a restriction. According to Geo Business, an ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill aimed at protecting young users from the potential harms of social media. The proposal comes amid a growing international debate on the impact of social media on youth, with countries like France also moving towards similar legislation. "Not only are our children becoming addicted to social media, but India is also one of the world's largest producers of data for foreign platforms," stated lawmaker L.S.K. Devarayalu, highlighting concerns over data exploitation by foreign tech companies (Tribune Home, January 31, 2026).