Cyber Awareness Workshop Empowers Students At TIGPS, Ariadaha

Cyber Awareness Workshop Empowers Students At TIGPS, Ariadaha

Kolkata, 7th May, 2025: Today, the students of Grades X to XII at Techno India Group Public School (TIGPS), Ariadaha, participated in a highly enlightening and informative Cyber Awareness Workshop, conducted by Belghoria Police Station under the guidance of the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate.

The session was led by a distinguished panel from the police force, including Inspector, Mr Subhrajit Majumder (IC Belghoria), Sub Inspector, Mr Sukanta Das, Sub Inspector, Mr Prokash Dhara, Sub Inspector, Mr Arnab Mistry and Sub Inspector, Ms Monisha Biswas.

Inspector Subhrajit Majumder, the Chief Guest for the workshop, captivated the audience with his insights, drawing from over 26 years of experience in law enforcement. His engaging narrative and real-life case studies helped students understand the urgent need for cyber vigilance in today’s digital landscape.

The workshop covered a wide array of essential topics, including:

· Online safety and responsible internet usage

· Cyberbullying and the dangers of inappropriate content sharing

· Various forms of cybercrime such as phishing, identity theft, sextortion and impersonation

· Gaming-related fraud and identifying red flags

· Facts vs. myths, dos and don’ts, and actionable safety tips

· Available preventive measures and official helpline resources

“Cyber safety is a paramount concern in today’s fast pacing world. Young minds should be rightly guided with adequate knowledge so that they can safeguard themselves from the dangers waiting in the digital world”, said Mr Subhrajit Majumder, IC, Belghoria Police Station.

“Remaining secure in the cyber world is a shared responsibility. Teenagers have two worlds – the physical world and the digital world. If the systems of the digital world are secured then the physical world will be automatically secured”, said Ms Debdutta Bera Adhya, Principal, TIGPS, Ariadaha.

The session encouraged active student participation and left a lasting impression about the importance of safeguarding one’s digital footprint. It served as a timely reminder of the responsibilities young individuals hold in navigating the online world safely and ethically.