Key Highlights
- The Karnataka government is considering a ban on mobile phones for students under 16.
- Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar cited parental concerns over misuse as a reason for the proposed ban.
- A ban on phones is already in place in government schools.
- Experts and students are divided on the effectiveness of a blanket ban versus guided usage.
- The proposal is still under discussion and has drawn international comparisons.
