Andhra Pradesh to study age-appropriate access framework for social media: LokeshThe Andhra Pradesh government will study legal frameworks for age-appropriate access to social media, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said, citing concerns over excessive usage by children and online abuse of women. By IANS Updated On - 29 January 2026, 02:51 PMAmaravati: The government of Andhra Pradesh will study legal frameworks for ‘age-appropriate access’ to social media, Minister for Information Technology and Electronics Nara Lokesh said on Thursday. He said the government would ensure social media becomes a safer space and reduce its damaging impact, especially for women and children. “Trust in social media is breaking down. In the meeting of the Group of Ministers on Social Media, we have ordered a study of legal frameworks for age-appropriate access.