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Gujarat Police Launch Cyber Safety Campaign
Gujarat Police have launched a month-long campaign called 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace' to keep women and children safe online.
In just the first two weeks, they held over 5,000 awareness programs.
These programs teach people about dangers like sextortion, deepfakes, cyberstalking, and online grooming.
The campaign includes events in schools, colleges, and public places.
Police are also training teachers and parents to help keep children safe online.
They want everyone to know how to report cybercrimes quickly.
The goal is to make the internet a safer place for everyone in Gujarat.
Gujarat Police launched 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace' to protect women and children from online threats.
Over 5,000 cyber awareness programs were conducted in the first two weeks.
Programs covered topics like sextortion, deepfakes, cyberstalking, and online grooming.
The campaign included events in schools, colleges, and public outreach initiatives.
Police are training teachers and parents to recognize and respond to cyber risks.
- Who
- Gujarat Police, She-Team, Cyber Cell
- What
- A month-long cyber safety campaign titled 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace'
- Where
- Across Gujarat
- When
- First two weeks of the campaign
- Why
- To protect women and children from online threats and promote safer use of digital platforms
Proactive Cyber Safety Measures
Potential Challenges in Implementation
Effectiveness of Awareness Programs
Proactive Cyber Safety Measures
The campaign has successfully reached a large number of people through various awareness programs, ensuring widespread education on cyber safety.
Potential Challenges in Implementation
Despite the efforts, some remote areas may still lack adequate awareness due to logistical challenges.
Community Engagement
Proactive Cyber Safety Measures
The initiative has fostered community engagement through public outreach and educational programs, creating a safer digital environment.
Potential Challenges in Implementation
Ensuring sustained community participation and trust remains a challenge, especially in areas with lower digital literacy.
Key facts
- Campaign Name
- Operation Surakshit Cyberspace
- Duration
- 28 days
- Total Awareness Programs
- 5,289
- Key Threats Addressed
- Sextortion, deepfakes, cyberstalking, online grooming
- Supervising Authority
- Director General of Police (DGP) G. S. Malik
- Target Audience
- Women and children
- Reporting Mechanism
- National Cyber Helpline
Quotes
Ajay Chaudhary
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Women Cell
“"Ensuring the online safety of women and children is a top priority in the digital era. Through 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace', Gujarat Police is creating a safer digital environment by raising awareness about cyber threats such as deepfakes and sextortion. Gujarat Police remains fully committed to the safety and security of every citizen,"”
thehansindia.com
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