At a time when most population, including children, are addicted to cellphones, a small village in Yavatmal district in west Vidarbha region of Maharashtra has taken a decision, which will definitely set an example for others. It has banned the use of mobile phones for those below 18.
The decision was taken amid concerns that most children in the village of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra have become addicted to watching games and surfing websites for hours, which can hamper their mental growth.
According to Gajanan Tale, sarpanch of the Bansi gram panchayat, said all parents in the village had been directed to make their children follow the ban strictly. A formal resolution to ban cellphones for kids under 18 years of age has also been unanimously approved.
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