Rising social media addiction among children, MLA Rana Inder Partap Singh raises concerns, urges Government to Act
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ March 11,2026
Independent MLA Rana Inder Partap Singh today drew the attention of the Punjab Government to a matter of urgent public importance concerning the rapidly growing addiction to mobile phones and the harmful impact of excessive social media use, particularly among children in their teenage years.
Raising the issue with deep concern, Rana Inder Partap Singh pointed out that the unchecked exposure of young minds to social media platforms is emerging as a serious challenge for families, educators, and society at large. He noted that a significant portion of the content circulating on these platforms is inappropriate, misleading, or potentially harmful for impressionable children, which is creating widespread anxiety among parents and teachers.
MLA emphasized that the increasing dependence on smartphones and social networking platforms is not only affecting the academic focus of students but is also posing serious threats to their mental, emotional, and social development. “Young minds are extremely vulnerable, and unregulated exposure to digital platforms can have long-term consequences on their behaviour, values, and psychological well-being,” he observed.
Rana Inder Partap Singh further informed that several states in the country have already taken proactive steps by either banning or proposing restrictions on the use of social media by children below certain age groups. These measures, he said, have been considered necessary to protect children from the adverse effects of digital addiction and harmful online content.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the MLA urged the Punjab Government to take immediate cognizance of the issue and initiate concrete measures to address the growing problem. He called upon the government to formulate appropriate policies or regulatory mechanisms aimed at monitoring, regulating, or restricting the use of social media by minors.
He also demanded that the Punjab Government make a detailed statement on the floor of the House outlining the steps already taken or proposed to be taken to safeguard children from the negative consequences of excessive social media usage.
