Battle Royale games like PUBG and Fortnite have gained huge popularity in a very short time in India. These free-to-play mobile games continue to grow big simply because of their accessibility and addictive gameplay.
However, Indian parents and government bodies think that the addictive nature of these games is causing anegative effect on the mental health of childrenand severely affecting their studies.
The Delhi Commission For Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has requested the Directorate Of Education (DOE) and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools tospread awarenessand protect children from the harmful effects of games that are full of violent and sexual content.
Games like PUBG, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, God of War, Hitman, Plague Inc, and Pokemon areunder Delhi Commission’s radarfor being “full of misogyny, hate, deceit, and vengeance.”
The panel has also listed downsigns and symptomsto look out for in children which could determine if they are affected from such games.
Advisory issued by@DCPCRto DOE and all MCD schools to be vigilant and protect their Children from Harmful effects of online games as well as sensitise Parents through SMC PTA PTM .@NCPCR_pic.twitter.com/U2lMdfDJOI
— Ranjana (@RanjanaPrasad8)June 20, 2025
Symptoms like “Becoming withdrawn from friends and family, persistent low mood and unhappiness or sudden outbursts of anger directed at himself/herself” are being considered signs of game addiction.
Delhi Commission also doles outadvice on how to protect childrenfrom such games like regularly checking in on their child to find out how they are doing and monitoring their activities.
This isn’t the first time when the government is targeting games. Recently,PUBG was banned in Gujaratprimary schools by the state government, and there was another incident where ateenager committed suicidefor not getting an expensive phone for playing PUBG.
