Maharashtra tops in internet consumption among children, Karnataka 4th: Study

Mumbai: Maharashtra has the highest rate of internet consumption among children, according to Child Rights and You (CRY), the child rights NGO.

According to a study conducted by CRY, POCSO and Beyond: Understanding Online Safety during COVID, 2023, Maharashtra figured with the highest average of internet consumption across all the age groups followed by West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and then Karnataka.

When examining specific age demographics, adolescents (14-18 years) were found to have the highest internet usage, followed by adults (above 18 years), and then children (6-14 years).