Karnataka seeks public feedback on draft policy for students’ digital use
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Why in news
The Karnataka Health Department released a draft policy on responsible digital use among students for public feedback to address concerns regarding excessive and unsafe digital device use by children.
Background
The policy was developed by the Karnataka Health Department in collaboration with NIMHANS and other stakeholders. It proposes training for parents and teachers and the integration of digital well-being into school curricula.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPublic feedback on the draft policy is open until April 15th.
- FactThe policy focuses on training parents and teachers to reduce excessive mobile phone use among children.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of excessive digital device usage on the mental health of students and evaluate the role of institutional interventions in promoting digital well-being.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Pedagogical shift: Integrating digital well-being into school curricula to counter screen addiction
- Stakeholder synergy: Collaborative governance between health departments and mental health institutes like NIMHANS
- Parental agency: Addressing the gap in parental supervision and digital literacy in domestic environments
Keywords: Digital Well-being · Mental Health · Pedagogical Integration · Stakeholder Collaboration · Digital Literacy
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