This Independence Day, let us recognise a new frontline, our digital space.
Every day, India is under attack from misinformation, divisive propaganda, targeted harassment, hate speech, and coordinated online abuse. These threats may not cross physical borders, but they aim to weaken our unity, dignity, and democracy from within.
We need digital warriors, responsible, informed, and fearless netizens who will stand guard over the truth and protect the integrity of our nation online. This is not the job of a few; it is the duty of every citizen who values freedom and justice.
Being a digital warrior means:
- Verifying facts before sharing anything.
- Refusing to amplify hate, lies, or inflammatory content.
- Reporting accounts and content that target individuals, spread communal disharmony, or threaten national security.
- Supporting and defending those who are harassed or bullied online.
- Using social media to spread accurate information and positive change.
Here’s what else you can do. Right now.
- Sit your child down. Speak to them about grooming, digital consent, and cyberbullying. Not once. Regularly.
- Never share personal documents, OTPs, or photos with anyone online. No matter how “official” they sound.
- Watch for signs of trauma, withdrawal, anxiety in your loved ones. Cyber abuse is silent, but the pain is real.
- Report cybercrime immediately on cybercrime.gov.in. File that FIR. Push the system. You are protected by law.
- Stop forwarding messages blindly. You are not patriotic if you’re spreading hate, fear, and lies.
- Educate your staff, your family, your teams. Everyone with a phone is a potential target.
- Keep your devices updated. Use antivirus, strong passwords, 2FA. These are not technical luxuries—they’re your armour.
- Show courage. When you see abuse online, stand up. Defend someone. Report it. Speak out.
Don’t wait for the next victim to be someone you love. Because then it’s too late.
We must watch each other’s backs, stand up when we see abuse, speak out when we see injustice, and report when we see harm being done. Protecting one another in the online space is as vital as safeguarding our physical borders.
This Independence Day, let us pledge to unite as a strong digital force, driven by truth, respect, and compassion. Our Bharat Mata deserves a safe, respectful, and united online community—and that starts with each of us.
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ABOUT ‘AKANCHA SRIVASTAVA FOUNDATION’
The Akancha Srivastava Foundation is India’s leading social impact initiative dedicated to advancing cyber safety awareness and education. Established in February 2017, this not-for-profit Section 8 organization is a trusted voice in promoting safe online practices across the nation.
Distinguished Board of Advisors
Guided by an honorary advisory board of esteemed leaders:
- Former Special DGP RK Vij (Chhattisgarh Police)
- ADG Navniet Sekera (Uttar Pradesh Police)
- ADG Krishna Prakash (Maharashtra Police)
- Dr. Poonam Verma (Principal, SSCBS, Delhi University)
Our Mission
The Foundation is committed to educating, empowering, and building bridges between the public and authorities on critical cyber safety issues. Additionally, we specialize in forensics training for law enforcement, equipping them with the skills needed to tackle cybercrime effectively.