Although private members’ Bills have rarely been cleared by both Houses in the past, their introduction reflects the growing urgency among lawmakers in India to create safeguards to protect children from online exploitation. They also align with the increasing global movement to regulate social media access.

As per the proposal, children under the age of 13 could be barred from creating accounts without parental consent along with limits on personalised advertising. | India News

A new private member's bill in Parliament seeks to bar children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and gaming platforms without verified parental consent.