New Delhi [India], National Commission for Women (NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation on Friday launched the fifth phase of the Shakti Digital Campaign, a pan-India initiative aimed at digitally empowering and uplifting women and girls in the Cyberspace.
Speaking at the event, Rekha Sharma, President, NCW, said, "This program aligns with the vision of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Digital India. Even though India is on the verge of becoming the third largest power in the world, Women still face difficulties 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. Our goal is to increase that number to 10 lakh.”
Law Minister SP Singh Baghel said the story of women and their sufferings over decades highlights the importance of such initiatives.
"I extend my sincere congratulations to CyberPeace Foundation and NCW for the successful completion of the first four phases of this remarkable program. Digital Shakti has already made a significant impact and I am filled with gratitude knowing that this initiative will continue to empower women across the board." our nation," he said.
Defense Ministry Sanjay Seth emphasized, "India's culture and the growth of women in the last two decades is truly remarkable. This is a crucial issue that NCW and CyberPeace have carefully addressed with the Digital Shakti programme."
The launch was followed by panel discussions on “Empowering Women through Cyber Skills: Closing the Gender Gap in Technology and Artificial Intelligence” and “Cyber Wellness and Mental Health: Addressing the Psychological Impact of Cyber Threats.”
Digital Shakti, which started in June 2018, aims to empower women across the country, increase digital awareness, build resilience and combat cybercrime. The campaign has transformed the digital lives of women across India, reaching over 6.86 lakh netizens through direct sessions and over 2.67 million people through online media. Each phase has progressively increased its reach and impact, and Digital Shakti 4.0 has reached more than 500,000 women.
Speaking at the event, Rekha Sharma, President, NCW, said, "This program aligns with the vision of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Digital India. Even though India is on the verge of becoming the third largest power in the world, Women still face difficulties 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. Our goal is to increase that number to 10 lakh.”
Law Minister SP Singh Baghel said the story of women and their sufferings over decades highlights the importance of such initiatives.
"I extend my sincere congratulations to CyberPeace Foundation and NCW for the successful completion of the first four phases of this remarkable program. Digital Shakti has already made a significant impact and I am filled with gratitude knowing that this initiative will continue to empower women across the board." our nation," he said.
Defense Ministry Sanjay Seth emphasized, "India's culture and the growth of women in the last two decades is truly remarkable. This is a crucial issue that NCW and CyberPeace have carefully addressed with the Digital Shakti programme."
The launch was followed by panel discussions on “Empowering Women through Cyber Skills: Closing the Gender Gap in Technology and Artificial Intelligence” and “Cyber Wellness and Mental Health: Addressing the Psychological Impact of Cyber Threats.”
Digital Shakti, which started in June 2018, aims to empower women across the country, increase digital awareness, build resilience and combat cybercrime. The campaign has transformed the digital lives of women across India, reaching over 6.86 lakh netizens through direct sessions and over 2.67 million people through online media. Each phase has progressively increased its reach and impact, and Digital Shakti 4.0 has reached more than 500,000 women.