Deputy Chief Minister D.Ok. Shivakumar on Monday stated that the State authorities was contemplating a ban on cellular telephone for college students, citing rising concern amongst dad and mom over misuse.

Talking to the media, Mr. Shivakumar stated that there was sustained strain from dad and mom to limit telephone utilization in faculties. He stated that the federal government already banned telephones in authorities faculties. “Many international locations have banned mobiles in faculties, and we’re discussing an identical transfer right here,” he stated, including that the proposal was underneath dialogue.

Residence Minister G. Parameshwara additionally expressed comparable views on Monday.