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Maharashtra forms task force to study social media impact on children
Updated On: 25 March, 2026 10:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Government of Maharashtra has formed a 13-member task force to study the impact of social media on minors. The panel will assess mental health, education, and behaviour, and recommend policies to safeguard children across the state

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The Government of Maharashtra on Wednesday constituted a high-level task force to examine the growing impact of social media usage among minors and recommend regulatory and policy measures to safeguard their well-being.
As per the Government Resolution (GR) issued March 25, the decision, by the General Administration Department (Information Technology), comes amid rising concerns flagged in the recent economic survey by the Ministry of Finance.

