Indian Children’s Online Gaming Time will not be Limited

Central Govt is not Planning to Follow China’s Restrictions

The Central Government is not considering following China’s example. In China, children can play video games for three hours weekly. They are allowed to play from 8 to 9 PM on Fridays, weekends, and holiday evenings. Therefore, India has no plans to impose restrictions on video game time for local children. Read more: Gaming time limits for Indian Children.

Gaming time limits for Indian Children | Potential plans

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, made this statement in the Lok Sabha. He provided a written reply to MPs Vishnu Dutt Sharma and Bhagirath Chaudhary, who inquired about potential plans.

The Central Government acknowledges the risks and challenges of online gaming. These include violence in video games, addiction, and possible financial losses. Minister Chandrasekhar assured MPs about this in his response.

He pointed out that the government has implemented the Information Technology Rules 2021. These rules require internet intermediaries to perform due diligence. They must prevent users from accessing harmful content for children, including gambling-related content.

In 2021, Tencent established the three-hour weekly limit for Chinese children. Similarly, in 2018, Tencent set limits that allowed children under 13 to play one hour daily. For kids up to 18 years of age, they allowed two hours of gameplay each day.