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Bangalore: Karnataka is working on a draft Policy for Responsible Digital Use Among Students, proposing a one-hour daily cap on recreational screen time amid growing concerns over technology addiction and its impact on mental health. Education minister Madhu Bangarappa addressed the assembly session. He said they are concerned about students. Among other measures, the draft suggests developing age-appropriate devices and operating systems that evolve with the child's age. It also proposes a 'child plan' for mobile phones, including audio-only options and automatic data shutdown by 7pm to limit late-evening screen exposure. The policy, prepared by the Department of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with Karnataka State Mental Health Authority (KSMHA), National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), and the Department of Education, targets students from Classes 9 to 12, along with teachers and parents.