NCW Chief Rekha Sharma Inaugurates Digital Shakti Center to Combat Cyber Crimes Against Women
The National Commission for Women (NCW) inaugurated the Digital Shakti Center to combat cyber crimes against women on Monday. The center, located at the NCW premises, was officially opened by Chairperson Rekha Sharma.
The Digital Shakti Center is a dedicated facility aimed at raising awareness about cyber crimes targeting women and providing essential technical support for registering and addressing complaints. With the alarming rise in cyber crimes such as identity theft, cyberstalking, and sexual exploitation, this initiative is crucial in empowering women to navigate and protect themselves in the digital world.
The center will offer expert guidance to ensure timely and effective resolution of cyber crime complaints, building on the success of the NCW’s Digital Shakti campaign, which was launched in 2018. This campaign has reached millions of women, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to safeguard their digital spaces.
During the launch, Chairperson Rekha Sharma mentioned, “There has been a surge in cyber crime cases in India, rising from 52,974 in 2021 to 65,893 in 2022. The NCW has also observed an increase in complaints related to cyber crimes against women. In 2023, the Commission registered 608 complaints, accounting for 2.2 percent of total complaints. As of August 1st, 2024, 386 complaints have been registered, making up 2.5 percent of the total.”
She further said that recognizing the urgent need for action, the NCW launched the Digital Shakti campaign in June 2018 to educate women on reporting mechanisms, data privacy, and technology use for their benefit. “This initiative has empowered women to stand against cyber crimes and reclaim their digital spaces. The campaign has reached 6.86 lakh netizens through direct sessions and over 2.67 crore individuals online. Building on this momentum, the NCW has now launched the 5th phase of Digital Shakti in collaboration with CyberPeace Foundation,” she added.
Major Vineet, Founder and Global President of CyberPeace, was also present at the inauguration. The establishment of the Digital Shakti Center marks a significant advancement in creating a safer online environment for women across India.
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NCW -: NCW stands for National Commission for Women. It is a government body in India that works to protect and promote the rights of women.
Rekha Sharma -: Rekha Sharma is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women. She leads the organization in its efforts to support and protect women in India.
Digital Shakti Center -: The Digital Shakti Center is a place that helps fight against online crimes targeting women. It provides support and information to keep women safe on the internet.
Cyber crimes -: Cyber crimes are bad things that happen on the internet, like stealing personal information or bullying. The Digital Shakti Center helps protect women from these crimes.
CyberPeace Foundation -: CyberPeace Foundation is an organization that works to make the internet a safer place. They help the Digital Shakti Center by providing technical support and raising awareness.
Digital Shakti campaign -: The Digital Shakti campaign started in 2018 to help women stay safe online. It teaches women how to protect themselves on the internet and has reached millions of people.