Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Think Tank Report: Kids Face Online Dangers like Cybercrime
Imagine the internet is a giant playground, but some parts are not safe for kids.
A think tank called Niti Aayog, wants to keep kids safe online.
They found that many kids are being cyberbullied or seeing bad things online.
Cybercrimes against kids have increased, especially on social media.
The report suggests parents should help kids use the internet safely, like setting time limits, checking websites, and making sure location services are off.
Schools are also helping by limiting phone use and teaching kids about online safety.
Niti Aayog released a paper on online safety for children, highlighting cyber threats.
The paper reported a 32% increase in cybercrimes against children from 2021 to 2022.
Social media and chat platforms are identified as high-risk areas for child predators.
The paper recommends parental actions like limiting screen time and using safe settings.
Schools are taking measures to limit mobile phone usage and promote safer online habits.
- Who
- Niti Aayog and Indian schools are addressing online safety for children.
- What
- Niti Aayog released a paper highlighting online dangers to children including cyberbullying and exploitation.
- When
- The paper was recently released.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect children from online harms like cyberbullying, explicit content, and predators.
Concerns
Solutions
Mobile Phone Use
Concerns
Schools express concern over excessive mobile phone use and its negative impacts on students. They want to limit access and provide alternatives.
Solutions
Parents and students have a need for mobile use for a variety of reasons, from academics, communication, and information.
- Think Tank
- Niti Aayog
- Paper Title
- "Online Safety for Children: Protecting the Next Generation from Harm"
- Cybercrime Increase (2021-2022)
- 32%
- Cyberbullying
- 20% of children face bullying on social media
- Bullying on Video Game Chat Rooms
- 8% of children