PUBG, Fortnite, God of War, other online games harmful for kids, says Delhi kid rights panel

New Delhi, Feb 5 The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has said that video and online games such as, PUBG, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, God of War, Hitman, Plague Inc and Pokemon are hurtful. The administration body said that online games have an adverse impact on the brain of children.

The growing popularity of these games can be ascertained from the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in "Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0" as of late referenced their names. During the question-answer session, a mother complained to the Prime Minister that her child was dependent on online games. The PM Modi stopped for a bit and answered asking: "PUBG-wala hai kya? (is he a PUBG gamer?)". The audience roared with laughter after the PM's reaction.

While responding to her issue, the PM had said that children ought to be spurred to go out and play. "Technology is good yet it has negatives as well. We should direct our children to take full advantage of innovation. If parents can empower kids, they will move from PlayStation to the playground," he had said.

Prior the Gujarat government had asked area experts to ensure a complete ban on online multi-player game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, popularly called PUBG. The state essential training division's round was issued after a proposal by the Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

The circular had directed District Primary Education Officers to take the necessary steps to enforce a complete ban on PUBG in primary schools.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has already recommended a ban on the game across the country.