Chandigarh, 3 January: The NSS Units of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, under the aegis of Project Saksham, organized a series of cyber security awareness sessions during the NSS Camp conducted in various schools across Chandigarh in December 2025. These sessions were an integral part of the NSS Camp activities and aimed to educate and sensitize school students about cyber threats, safe online practices, and digital responsibility.

The sessions were designed to be highly interactive and student-friendly, addressing key topics such as online safety, protection of personal and sensitive data, responsible use of social media, prevention of cyberbullying, and identification of common cyber threats such as phishing, hacking, fake profiles, and online frauds. Practical examples and real-life scenarios were shared to help students better understand the risks associated with unsafe digital practices and the importance of staying alert while navigating the internet. Nukkad Natak on "Digital Arrest" was also performed in schools to spread awareness about cyber security and cyberbullying, including its types.

The NSS Programme Officer played a pivotal role by serving as a Resource Person for several sessions, providing expert guidance and facilitating meaningful discussions with the students. More than 10 government schools across Chandigarh benefited from this initiative, with enthusiastic participation from students and teachers alike. The positive response has motivated the NSS units to expand the reach of Project Saksham and conduct many more such sessions across the city in the future.

The College Principal Ms. Neena Sharma lauded the dedication and commitment of the volunteers, emphasizing the importance of such outreach programs in creating digitally aware and responsible citizens. By promoting digital literacy and cyber security awareness, the College strives to equip young learners with essential knowledge and skills required to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and confidently, thereby contributing to a safer digital future for all.