Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb 11: The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Sri Vijaya Puram, in collaboration with the C-DAC under the ISEA Project, successfully organized an Awareness Workshop on the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2025 on 11th February, 2025 from 10:30 to 12:00 pm at Chouldhari Community Hall, Chouldhari Gram Panchayat under South Andaman District and at the auditorium of Tagore Govt. College of Education, Sri Vijaya Puram. The event, held under the global theme “Together for a Better Internet,” aimed to educate citizens about safe online practices, cyber hygiene, and protection against digital threats.

The workshop at Chouldhary Gram Panchayat witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 90 attendees, including PRI members, students, teachers, farmers, and general public. The Guest of Honours were Shri Shivaji Mukherjee, SIO NIC Andaman and Nicobar UT Centre, Branch Manager, SBI, Chouldhari Branch and Officials from Cyber Crime Cell, AN Police.

The workshop at TGCE witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 120 attendees, including Vice Chairman, Municipal Council, interns of ANIIMS, students, teachers, farmers, representatives of business community, and general public.

The Guest of Honours were Shri Ravi Chandran, Vice Chairman, SVPMC, The Principal, TGCE, ASIO NIC Andaman and Nicobar UT Centre, Branch Manager, PNB, Garacharma Branch and Officials from Cyber Crime Cell, AN Police.

The session covered essential topics such as cybersecurity best practices, online fraud prevention, responsible internet usage, and effective digital safety measures.

Experts from NIC, Sri Vijaya Puram, Cybercrime Cell, SBI Chouldhary Branch, PNB Garacharma conducted interactive sessions, providing valuable insights on how to stay safe in the digital world. Practical demonstrations and case studies helped participants understand emerging cyber threats and proactive ways to mitigate them.

The event concluded with a pledge to promote cybersecurity awareness and a commitment to fostering a safer and more responsible digital ecosystem. The initiative received positive feedback, with participants expressing their gratitude for the informative and engaging sessions.