Maharashtra's Task Force Takes on Child Digital Safety

Maharashtra sets up an expert task force to address inadequate measures promoting child safety in digital spaces. Due to rising internet use among children, the task force will study the issue and suggest legal, technical, and administrative improvements. Enhanced awareness campaigns and digital governance are under consideration.

Maharashtra is taking concrete steps to safeguard children in the digital world by assembling an expert task force, announced IT Minister Ashish Shelar. This move follows increasing concerns over unregulated internet and social media use among minors.

The task force, led by the state's IT department, will delve into various aspects of children's digital engagements. The minister mentioned that this initiative is driven by rising demands from parents and social organizations to impose screen-time limits and other controls.

Complaints regarding the adverse effects of extended screen exposure on children have prompted this action. The expert panel will assess national and global policies to propose substantial safety measures, aiming to fortify child safety and responsible technology use.