While there is no national policy yet, these developments show how global actions are shaping local debates on children and social media in India. Australia's Social Media Ban For Under-16Australia has implemented a law that stops children under 16 from using major social media platforms. Why Andhra Pradesh Is Planning A Social Media BanAndhra Pradesh is the first Indian state to seriously consider banning social media for children below 16. Why Goa Is Studying A Similar Social Media BanGoa has also started examining the idea of banning social media for children under 16. “If possible, we will implement a similar ban on children below 16 for usage of social media,” he told reporters.