NIC to hold Safe Internet Day event on Tuesday

To raise awareness about cyber hygiene and the importance of safe internet usage, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) office in Mahendragarh is set to host a district-level programme on February 11 to observe Safe Internet Day. The event will take place at the Science Faculty Auditorium Hall of Government College, Narnaul.

Deputy Commissioner Vivek Bharti said the primary objective of the programme was to educate the public on the importance of internet safety and promote awareness about cyber threats, besides providing participants with effective tools and techniques to stay safe online. “The event will focus on promoting cyber hygiene and enhancing awareness about cybersecurity. Various district departments, along with all CSCs (Common Service Centres) and VLEs (Village Level Entrepreneurs), have been encouraged to organise similar programmes at their respective levels. These initiatives will include distributing video/audio banners and conducting various activities to spread awareness about cyber security and the safe use of the Internet,” said the district spokesperson.

District Informatics Officer Prashant Kumar said Safe Internet Day was observed every year on the second Tuesday of February worldwide.