NCW and Cyber Peace Foundation Launch Digital Shakti 5.0 to Empower Women in India

The National Commission for Women (NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation have launched the fifth phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign, a nationwide initiative to empower women and girls in cyberspace.

Key Highlights

Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of NCW, stated, “This program aligns with the vision of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and Digital India. Despite India being on the verge of becoming the third-largest power in the world, women still face struggles in all fields. Digital Shakti was started in 2018 with the vision of introducing women to the digital era to enhance their skills. So far, we have trained six lakh women to be safe in the digital world. In this phase, we aim to increase that number to 10 lakh.”

MoS SP Singh Baghel congratulated Cyber Peace Foundation and NCW for the successful completion of the first four phases and expressed gratitude for the initiative’s continued impact.

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth emphasized the importance of addressing women’s growth and safety in cyberspace through the Digital Shakti program.

Panel Discussions

The launch event included panel discussions on topics such as “Empowering Women through Cyber Skills: Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech and AI” and “Cyber Wellness and Mental Health: Addressing the Psychological Impact of Cyber Threats.”

About Digital Shakti

Started in June 2018, Digital Shakti aims to skill women nationwide, raise digital awareness, build resilience, and combat cybercrime. The campaign has reached over 6.86 lakh netizens through direct sessions and over 2.67 crore individuals through online mediums. Each phase has progressively increased its reach and impact, with Digital Shakti 4.0 reaching over 5,00,000 women.