Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Australia’s restrictions on social media use for children under 16, saying India is studying the model and drawing lessons from it. His remarks have placed youth online safety and digital regulation back into political focus.
The statement comes as governments across countries face growing pressure to address the effects of social media on minors. Modi’s comments suggest India may examine stricter safeguards linked to age access, platform responsibility, and child protection in digital spaces.
Australia’s policy has attracted international attention for its tough stance on regulating minors’ access to social platforms. By publicly referring to the measure, Modi has added political weight to the broader discussion on how democracies should balance safety concerns with digital access.
The development is significant because any move by India to consider a similar framework could trigger debate among policymakers, technology companies, and civil society groups. It also highlights how foreign regulatory models are increasingly shaping domestic policy conversations.