Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Chhattisgarh Panchayat Fines Parents for Children's PUBG Play
In a village in India, parents can be fined if their kids are caught playing games like PUBG.
The village council made this rule to stop kids from playing games too much and help them focus on school and sports instead.
If someone tells on a child, they can get money.
Another village is also trying to stop people from drinking alcohol illegally and in public.
The goal is to make the communities healthier and more disciplined, even if it means fining people.
A village council in Chhattisgarh, India, is fining parents if their children play online games like PUBG.
The penalty is Rs 5,000 to curb mobile gaming addiction and redirect focus to academics and sports.
Village Kotwars announce the rule, with reminders broadcasted three times a month.
Informants reporting violations receive a reward of Rs 1,000 if their tip-off leads to action.
Another panchayat in a different district is cracking down on alcohol abuse with fines.
- Who
- The village council and parents of children in Gahirabhedi Panchayat.
- What
- A new rule fining parents if their children play online games like PUBG.
- When
- Implemented recently, as of August 12, 2025.
- Where
- Kabirdham district's Gahirabhedi Panchayat in Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- To curb mobile gaming addiction and encourage focus on academics and outdoor activities.
Supporters of the Ordinance
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Child Development
Supporters of the Ordinance
Promotes children's well-being, by deterring excessive gaming.
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Education and Sports
Supporters of the Ordinance
Aims to encourage focus on academics and sports.
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- Location
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Fine for Child Gaming
- Rs 5,000
- Targeted Games
- PUBG, Free Fire
- Informant Reward
- Rs 1,000
- Additional Fine (Alcohol)
- Rs 31,000
- Public Drinking Fine
- Rs 10,000