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Madhya Pradesh Women & Child Development Minister Nirmala Bhuria told the state assembly that the government runs Anganwadi and school schemes to distract children under 14 from smartphone addiction and unsafe content. Responding to concerns over behavioural changes, she urged families to support efforts under POCSO and cyber awareness drives.
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Assembly debate on screen time crisis
BJP MLA Abhilash Pandey raised alarms about kids accessing adult content, shunning play and turning aggressive due to excessive mobile use. Bhuria highlighted state initiatives at community/school levels to promote physical activity and safe digital habits.
Key highlights
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Govt response: Anganwadi/school programmes distract from smartphones; cyber security awareness for Classes 6–10 includes digital media risks.
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MLA's concern: Children under 14 show addiction signs—aggression, isolation, eyesight/sleep issues from low-quality content.
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Holistic push: Module covers physical/mental health; POCSO enforcement targets social evils alongside family/society involvement.
Sources: Free Press Journal; Times of India Bhopal edition assembly coverage.
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