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The Quick Heal Cyber Warriors of KBCNMU, Jalgaon are playing a pioneering role in advancing cyber safety across the district. These dedicated young ambassadors are driving a powerful movement to educate and empower people with essential digital literacy, equipping them to navigate the online world securely and responsibly. Cyber Warriors have launched a series of innovative initiatives aimed at diverse sections of the community. Their outreach includes Anganwadi workers, farmers, senior citizens, labour groups, police personnel, and government officials, ensuring that every corner of society is reached.

Additionally, the team has conducted engaging cyber safety sessions in schools, colleges, and universities, addressing students, teaching and non-teaching staff, and even parents. Through presentations, demonstrations, and interactive discussions, they simplify complex cyber threats and offer practical steps for safe digital behavior. By fostering a culture of cyber awareness, the Quick Heal Cyber Warriors of KBCNMU Jalgaon are not just spreading information—they’re inspiring a community-wide commitment to digital responsibility and resilience.

TC College Baramati stands at the forefront of promoting cyber safety across Pune District. As true cyber safety champions, their mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital world securely and responsibly. Their impactful initiatives include conducting informative presentations in schools, colleges, and various academies, as well as engaging with industrial workers, vendors, and members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). They creatively promote awareness through events like Cyber Safe Yoga Day and Cyber Safe Birthdays, continuously fostering a culture of digital responsibility and resilience within the community.

On Guru Pournima, Quick Heal Cyber Warriors led a special initiative—Cyber Safe Guru Pournima—to raise cyber safety awareness among diverse community members. Students honored teachers, parents, senior citizens, sweepers, and laborers as “Cyber Safe Gurus,” highlighting their role in fostering digital responsibility. The event featured interactive sessions and hands-on demonstrations covering essential cyber tips, secure phone settings like app permissions and two-factor authentication, and alerts on online scams and password safety. This initiative aimed to bridge the digital literacy gap and empower often-overlooked groups, while fostering mutual respect across generations and professions. By blending the traditional spirit of Guru Pournima with modern digital safety, the campaign created a meaningful and inclusive awareness experience.

Under the Cyber Wari initiative, Quick Heal Cyber Warriors from 11 colleges across Maharashtra led impactful cyber awareness programs that creatively blended digital safety with cultural traditions to reach a broad audience.A highlight was the Cyber Dindi event, attended by over 4,000 Warkaries, featuring street plays, Cyber Kirtans, and distribution of Cyber Geeta booklets to educate people on online threats, digital hygiene, and cyber laws in a culturally meaningful way. Additionally, the Cyber Bhajan Sandhya brought together more than 1,200 Warkaries performing Kirtans and Bharuds, turning devotional gatherings into platforms for cybersecurity awareness. The campaign concluded with a grand oath-taking ceremony and slogan launch, where over 1,500 Warkaries pledged to promote responsible digital citizenship and safe internet practices. In total, these innovative initiatives engaged more than 7,000 Warkaries, successfully merging tradition with technology to spread cyber safety across Maharashtra.

Quick Heal Foundation’s flagship initiative, “Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha,” is making significant strides in building grassroots cybersecurity resilience. Across two states, students from 36 colleges are actively participating in localized training programs aimed at developing a new generation of Cyber Warriors.

Through the creation of Cyber Warrior Clubs within educational institutions, the program focuses on imparting practical, hands-on cybersecurity skills. These clubs are now preparing to implement district-level awareness campaigns, designed to educate communities on cyber threats and prevention strategies. To encourage impactful community outreach, the initiative also includes performance-based stipends for students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to cybersecurity education and fraud prevention.

Quick Heal Foundation has launched “Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha” to boost cybersecurity awareness among students and communities. Led by Mrs. Anupama Katkar, the initiative is setting up Cyber Warrior Clubs in educational institutions to equip youth with hands-on cybersecurity skills and prevent cyber fraud.

Students from universities across 2 states are actively involved, designing impactful district-level awareness campaigns. To encourage community outreach, the program offers stipends for outstanding efforts in cybersecurity education.

The foundation has emerged as a key driver in promoting cybersecurity education across India, with a strong emphasis on academic outreach. In response to the growing exposure of students—particularly adolescents—to cyber threats, the foundation is intensifying its engagement by forging strategic partnerships with educational institutions. This initiative specifically empowers tech-savvy students, especially those pursuing computer science from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to act as cybersecurity ambassadors. In a major milestone, over 33 colleges and 3 universities across Maharashtra and Karnataka have formalized their participation by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with QHF under the “Earn and Learn” program—strengthening grassroots cyber awareness and capacity building.

Transforming the cyber landscape with vision and passion, Anupama Katkar’s leadership has revolutionized digital security. Through her tireless efforts and expertise, she’s enabled individuals and organizations to navigate the online world with confidence. Paving the way for a secure and innovative future.

Quick Heal Foundation’s “Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha” initiative has made a significant impact in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The program has achieved this through engaging presentations, mass awareness activities, and educating thousands on cyber safety best practices. As a result, the local community is now better equipped to combat cybercrime and has become a community of informed and cyber-savvy individuals. Ultimately, this collective effort is contributing to a safer digital world.

Quick Heal Foundation’s “Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha” initiative has empowered thousands in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, through 70 engaging street plays that promoted cyber safety awareness, equipping the local community with vital knowledge to combat cybercrime and fostering a community of informed and cyber-savvy individuals, ultimately contributing to a safer digital world.