{"id":105500,"date":"2026-02-23T13:31:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=105500"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:31:41","slug":"karnataka-government-weighs-mobile-phone-ban-in-schools-amid-parental-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=105500","title":{"rendered":"Karnataka Government Weighs Mobile Phone Ban in Schools Amid Parental Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bengaluru, Feb 2026 : Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar<\/strong> on Monday said the state government is actively deliberating the possibility of banning mobile phones in schools, noting that the issue has drawn increasing concern from parents and educators alike. Speaking to the media near his residence, Shivakumar indicated that the matter is being examined carefully, keeping in mind both global trends and local realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He pointed out that several countries have already introduced restrictions on mobile phone usage in schools, following studies that suggest excessive screen time can negatively affect children\u2019s learning outcomes, attention span, and social behaviour. \u201cMany countries have implemented such measures. The issue is also being discussed at the international level,\u201d Shivakumar said, adding that Karnataka is closely observing these developments before arriving at a final decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked about the misuse of mobile phones by schoolchildren, the Deputy Chief Minister chose to be cautious in his response. \u201cIt is not appropriate to publicly disclose how mobile phones are being misused. That is precisely why discussions are being held on this issue,\u201d he said, underlining the sensitivity of the matter and the need for a balanced approach rather than a hasty announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home Minister G. Parameshwara<\/strong> echoed similar views, confirming that discussions are underway on imposing restrictions on mobile phones not only in schools but also in colleges. He noted that providing mobile phones to children below the age of 16 has been affecting their education in multiple ways, ranging from reduced academic focus to behavioural challenges. \u201cMany countries have conducted detailed studies and imposed bans on mobile phones. The Chief Minister has also deliberated on this issue. A decision will be taken after carefully studying its pros and cons,\u201d Parameshwara said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the political front, Shivakumar brushed aside queries about Social Welfare Minister Mahadevappa raising the issue of having a Dalit Chief Minister. Maintaining a respectful tone, he said, \u201cHe is our national leader. I offer him my greetings from here,\u201d avoiding further comment on the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responding to a recent report by the National Water Quality Standards Authority that stated that lake water in the city is unfit for drinking, Shivakumar clarified the government\u2019s position. He stressed that lakes were never intended to serve as sources of drinking or bathing water. \u201cThe government has never said that lake water should be used for drinking or bathing. These lakes exist to recharge groundwater,\u201d he explained. He added that water supplied for consumption is treated at facilities such as the Thippagondanahalli reservoir and distributed by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shivakumar also launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the implementation of the Viksit Bharat\u2014Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act. He said the Central government had neither issued clarifications nor released pending wages for previous work, rendering the law ineffective. \u201cAtrocities are being committed against labourers and the poor,\u201d he alleged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To protest what he described as systematic neglect of rural workers, Shivakumar announced that the Congress is organising a large-scale agitation. \u201cWe are organising a major protest against this. A \u2018NREGA Bachao Andolan\u2019 has been organised in Chikkaballapur,\u201d he said, signalling intensified political mobilisation in the days ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Shivakumar\u2019s remarks reflected a government grappling with social, educational, and economic challenges, while signalling that key policy decisions\u2014particularly on mobile phone usage in schools\u2014will be taken only after wide-ranging consultations and careful evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bengaluru, Feb 2026 : Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said the state government is actively deliberating the possibility of banning mobile phones in schools, noting that the issue has drawn increasing concern from parents and educators alike. Speaking to the media near his residence, Shivakumar indicated that the matter is being examined …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":105501,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[143],"post_format":[],"flags":[],"class_list":["post-105500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-state","tag-state"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=105500"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105500\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105502,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105500\/revisions\/105502"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/105501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=105500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=105500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=105500"},{"taxonomy":"post_format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpost_format&post=105500"},{"taxonomy":"flags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fflags&post=105500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}