8 months ago
Rajasthan Panchayat Bans Camera Phones for Women
In a village in Rajasthan, India, a group of leaders called a panchayat decided that daughters-in-law and young women from 15 villages can no longer use phones with cameras.
They can only use old-fashioned keypad phones for calling.
This rule starts on January 26.
They also can't take their phones to weddings, parties, or even to a neighbor's house.
The leaders say this is to keep children from using the phones too much, which they think might hurt their eyes.
Some people disagree with this rule, but the leaders believe it's for the best.
A village panchayat in Rajasthan's Jalore district banned daughters-in-law and young women from using phones with cameras starting January 26.
They can only use keypad phones for calling and cannot take phones to public functions or neighbors' houses.
The decision was made during a meeting of the Chaudhary community chaired by Sujnaram Chaudhary.
The ban aims to prevent children from using the phones excessively, which the panchayat believes could harm their eyesight.
School-going girls can use phones only at home for their studies.
- Who
- Daughters-in-law and young women from 15 villages in Jalore district, Rajasthan
- What
- A ban on using phones with cameras and taking phones to public functions or neighbors' houses
- Where
- Jalore district, Rajasthan, India
- When
- Starting January 26
- Why
- To prevent negative effects on children's eyesight and to control social behavior
Key facts
- Location
- Jalore district, Rajasthan, India
- Decision Maker
- Chaudhary community panchayat
- Affected Group
- Daughters-in-law and young women from 15 villages
- Effective Date
- January 26
- Allowed Device
- Keypad phones
- Reason
- Concerns over children's eyesight and social behavior
Timeline
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In response, panchayat limits young women, daughters-in-law to basic phones.
Rajasthan: Smartphone ban for daughters-in-law, young women to protect children's eyes.
Quotes
Sujnaram Chaudhary
President of the 14 pattis and chair of the meeting
“Panch Himmtaram announced the decision. According to Himmtaram, after discussions among panch members and community members, it was decided that daughters-in-law and young women would exclusively use keypad phones for calling. School-going girls who need mobile phones for their studies may use them only at home. They are not allowed to take mobile phones to weddings, social events, or even to a neighbour's house.”
thehansindia.com
“Some women give their phones to children to keep them busy so they can complete their daily household work. According to him, the panchayat believes this habit may have a negative impact on children’s health and behaviour.”
thetatva.in
Sources
Raj panchayat bans camera phones for daughters-in-law
Rajasthan caste panchayat bars women from using smartphones, triggers protests
Rajasthan panchayat bans camera phones for daughters-in-law
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