Karnataka teams up with NIMHANS to tackle rising screen dependency, mental health concerns among school students

• Rohan Umak
• April 1, 2026

Karnataka policy for students: Karnataka has landed on a decisive step on Wednesday to address the growing menace of excessive screen exposure among school students. The state’s department of Health and Family Welfare has drafted a comprehensive policy aimed at promoting responsible digital usage among students and promoting their mental well-being, officials said. The policy has been prepared in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and…