Bhubaneswar, August 15: The Odisha government launched a state-wide cyber awareness campaign on Friday to combat the rising threat of cybercrime. This initiative aims to promote safe and responsible digital behavior among students and youth while empowering them to become ambassadors of cyber awareness.
The campaign was organized by the Odisha Police in collaboration with the School and Mass Education Department and the Higher Education Department.
Under the leadership of Vinayatosh Mishra, the Director General of Police (Crime Branch) in Odisha, over 20,000 schools and more than 2,000 colleges across 35 police districts participated through live webcasts and video conferencing.
More than 4 million students, teachers, parents, and police personnel took part in this significant event.
According to an official statement, students and young people are increasingly falling victim to online fraud, blackmail, and various forms of digital exploitation.
The state government noted that in some cases, individuals unknowingly provided their bank account details, SIM cards, or identification documents to cybercriminals for misuse. Keeping this in mind, the primary objective of the campaign was to raise awareness about cyber threats, educate the youth on the safe use of digital platforms, and empower them to become ‘cyber awareness ambassadors’ within their families and communities.
The Governor of Odisha urged students to remain vigilant and aware regarding cyber security.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the role of youth in creating a cyber-safe Odisha and encouraged them to act as ambassadors of cyber awareness among their families, friends, and communities.
During the program, participants were advised to call ‘1930’ immediately and file complaints on the portal in case of cyber financial fraud.
They were informed that reporting incidents quickly increases the chances of halting fraudulent fund transfers and recovering lost money.
The program also stressed that banks, government offices, and police officials never ask for OTPs, PINs, CVVs, or passwords.
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