A panchayat in Jalore district, Rajasthan, has announced a ban on camera-equipped smartphones for daughters-in-law and young women in 15 villages, effective from January 26. The decision stems from concerns over children's mobile phone use in households. Only basic keypad phones will be allowed.
In Jalore, Rajasthan, a local panchayat has announced a ban on camera phones for daughters-in-law and young women across 15 villages. The restriction will take effect on January 26. The move is aimed at addressing concerns about excessive mobile phone use by children in households.
Under the new directive, these women are permitted to use only keypad phones, not smartphones. The ban applies to public functions and even visits to neighbors' houses. It impacts the Chaudhary community in areas including Panch Himmtaram and Gazipur village.
The panchayat seeks to limit mobile phone influence in family settings, though the measure has raised questions about restrictions on women's access to technology.
