India is taking significant measures to address the growing concerns surrounding online gaming addiction and recent incidents of religious conversion through games. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced the imminent ban on three specific types of games in the country. To effectively tackle these issues, the government has formulated a comprehensive blueprint of new regulations.
Types of Games to be Banned in India
Games Involving Betting
One category of games that will be banned in India includes those that facilitate or encourage betting. These games often lead to financial losses, unethical practices, and other detrimental outcomes.
Games that Can Be Harmful to the Player
The second type of games targeted for prohibition is those that pose a threat to the well-being of users. This category encompasses games with violent or graphic content, promoting aggression, and negatively impacting the mental and emotional health of players. Such games have the potential to influence individuals, particularly the younger population, in detrimental ways.
Games Involving a Factor of Addiction
The third and final category of games to be banned in India are those that exhibit addictive qualities. These games often trap players in a cycle of compulsive gaming, leading to adverse effects on their personal, social, and professional lives. Excessive gaming can result in deteriorating academic performance, strained relationships, and compromised physical health.
IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized the significance of this new framework, highlighting it as the first substantial step taken to address online gaming concerns in India. He reiterated that games involving betting, potential harm to users, and addictive elements will no longer be permitted in the country.
For the first time we have prepared a framework regarding online gaming, in that we will not allow 3 types of games in the country. Games that involve betting or can be harmful to the user and that involves a factor of addiction will be banned in the country.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, IT Minister
While specific details regarding the classification criteria were not provided, the government’s focus remains firmly on safeguarding the interests and well-being of its citizens. This step demonstrates the government’s commitment to creating a safer gaming environment and fostering responsible gaming practices.
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