India is actively discussing a ban on social media use for children under 16 years old, following Australia's recent law. Several southern states are studying if such a ban can protect kids from harmful social media effects. The Economic Survey recommended that the federal government consider age-based social media limits for children. However, legal experts say enforcing this in India will be tough due to complex age verification and state borders. Australia made history by banning most social media platforms for children under 16, demanding strict age checks. This caused pushback from social media companies. France and the UK are also considering similar bans. In India, LSK Devarayalu from Andhra Pradesh proposed a private bill to block social media for under-16s. The state government has formed a ministerial panel to study global rules and invited platforms like Meta, X, Google, and ShareChat for talks. Andhra Pradesh's IT Minister Nara Lokesh said children are "slipping into relentless usage" of social media, harming education and focus. Other states like Goa and Karnataka are examining similar moves. Karnataka launched a "digital detox" campaign with Meta, involving thousands of students and teachers. But no clear laws have been proposed yet. Digital activist Nikhil Pahwa warns state bans are complicated to enforce because user location through IP isn't always clear. Age verification is a global challenge, and kids often bypass restrictions using fake birthdays. Public policy experts say platform cooperation is key but uncertain. A study showed many Indian teens use accounts created by family or friends, making age restrictions harder to apply. Parents have mixed views; some believe parental attention is crucial for solving excessive social media use in children. The debate is heating up in India, with growing calls for safer social media spaces, especially for kids and women. But whether a ban can work remains a difficult question.