Amid rising cyber threats and online scams, the newly launched Digital Jan Shakti initiative will play a crucial role in securing India’s digital future, said Sanjay Seth, Union Minister of State for Defence, on Monday.
Speaking at the inauguration of the initiative, which has been launched by CyberPeace—a leading cybersecurity non-profit organization—in collaboration with InMobi, India’s first unicorn, Seth emphasised its importance in empowering citizens with essential cybersecurity skills.
This pioneering initiative aims to enhance digital safety and cybersecurity skills among youth and underserved communities across India.
“The ‘Digital Jan Shakti’ initiative is a crucial step towards securing India’s digital future. In an era where cyber threats are evolving rapidly, I congratulate InMobi and CyberPeace for this initiative, which will empower our youth and underserved communities with cybersecurity skills,” Seth said.
He emphasized that the initiative “is not just necessary; it is imperative. These efforts will go a long way in bridging the digital divide and ensuring that no citizen is left vulnerable to online scams.”
Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a safe and productive internet, the Digital Jan Shakti initiative seeks to empower India’s youth and underserved communities with cyber resilience.
“In the wake of rising cyber threats, particularly alarming scams like ‘Digital Arrests,’ this effort aims to build awareness, foster secure online practices, and create a digitally vigilant society,” Dr. Subi Chaturvedi, Global SVP & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, InMobi, said.
“Our first phase will reach over 10,000 beneficiaries and will be a nationwide, bottom-up movement,” she added.
Major Vineet Kumar, Founder and Global President of CyberPeace, called the Digital Jan Shakti initiative a transformative step towards creating a cyber-resilient India.
The initiative will equip youth, women, and underserved communities with critical cybersecurity skills.
The first workshop, conducted in Ranchi, saw enthusiastic participation from over 500 underserved individuals, who engaged in interactive sessions on safe online behavior, best practices for protecting personal information, recognizing phishing scams, and maintaining privacy on social media platforms.
-IANS