Karnataka Government Issues Digital Wellbeing Policy Draft to Curb Screen Addiction from Students
Karnataka drafts policy to curb screen addiction in schoolchildren
Karnataka government has come up with a draft policy to promote digital wellbeing among students and curb screen addiction. The policy focuses on creating a healthy digital environment for students and aims to reduce screen time.
The draft policy, which is currently under consideration, proposes to limit the use of screens by students and promote physical activities and other hobbies. The policy also aims to create awareness about the harmful effects of excessive screen time on students' physical and mental health.
The Karnataka government has taken this step to address the growing concern of screen addiction among students. The policy is expected to benefit students in the age group of 9-12 years.
Key Points of the Policy
- The policy focuses on promoting digital wellbeing among students and curbing screen addiction.
- It proposes to limit the use of screens by students and promote physical activities and other hobbies.
- The policy aims to create awareness about the harmful effects of excessive screen time on students' physical and mental health.
Benefits of the Policy
The policy is expected to benefit students in the age group of 9-12 years. It aims to promote a healthy digital environment for students and reduce screen time.
The policy also proposes to make digital literacy and online safety a part of the school curriculum.
Implementation of the Policy
The policy will be implemented in a phased manner, with the first phase focusing on creating awareness about the policy and its objectives.
The Karnataka government has also proposed to set up a task force to monitor the implementation of the policy and suggest changes as needed.
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