Kerala Initiates Cyber Safety Pledge for School Students

School children in Kerala will participate in a cyber safety pledge on June 1, coinciding with the reopening of schools. The pledge aims to promote awareness of online risks and encourage safe digital practices among students as part of a comprehensive cyber safety campaign.

On June 1, students across Kerala will participate in a cyber safety pledge as their classes resume after the summer break. This initiative, part of a wider campaign to enhance digital awareness, aims to educate young minds about the threats and responsibilities of navigating the online world.

Organized under the Kerala Police cyber wing's Kid Glove Project, the programme intends to empower children with the skills to move safely through the digital landscape. Topics covered will include cybersecurity, privacy protection, and responsible use of social media. The engagement extends to teachers and parents, offering them cybersecurity training in collaboration with the local education department. Interactive activities like quizzes will further deepen students' understanding of cyber safety.