Cyber Crime awareness

05 Oct 2026

Cyber Crime Awareness Program Held at Urdu High School, Nagothane; Students Guided on Safe Use of Modern Technology Nagothane: As part of the Service Week of Lions Club of Nagothane, a special Cyber Crime Awareness and Guidance Program was organized for students at Urdu High School, Nagothane, on Monday, October 5, 2026. The program aimed to create awareness among students about cyber crimes and encourage them to use modern technology in a positive, safe, and responsible manner. Police Inspector Mr. Pramod Kadam (Immigration Officer, Navi Mumbai Airport) was present as the chief resource person for the program. Interacting directly with the students, he provided detailed information about various types of cyber crimes, precautions to be taken against them, and the importance of staying alert while navigating the digital world. He guided the students about the safe use of mobile phones and social media, online transactions, calls and messages from unknown persons, fake links, OTPs, passwords, fake accounts, and various forms of online fraud. He emphasized the importance of not falling for attractive offers or traps, not clicking on unknown links, never sharing OTPs or personal information with anyone, and remaining cautious while making online transactions. He further explained that staying away from technology is not the solution in today's modern era. Instead, it is essential to use technology properly, safely, and responsibly and empower oneself with digital knowledge. He appealed to students to use social media and the internet for education, knowledge, and skill development, while also learning to identify cyber threats and protect themselves and their families. Police Inspector Kadam answered the students' questions about cyber crime in an interactive manner and explained the subject through practical examples. This helped students gain valuable information that can be useful in their day-to-day lives for maintaining cyber safety. The introduction to the program was given by Dr. Anil Gite. He explained the purpose of the Lions Club's Service Week and highlighted the importance of conducting such awareness programs for students. He also expressed special gratitude to General Secretary Liaqat Kadwekar, the School Committee, and the Heads of the Primary and Secondary Sections for their cooperation in organizing the program. On the occasion, Lions Club of Nagothane President Lion Vilas Chaulkar and Lion Yashwant Chitre addressed and guided the students. They stated that creating awareness among different sections of society and empowering students socially are important objectives of the Lions Club's service activities. The program was attended by Lions Club Charter President Lion Prakash Jain, Santosh Shahasane, Vijay Shahasane, Pandurang Shinde, Vishal Shinde, Treasurer Lion Deepak Gaikwad, Lion Vidya Mhatre, and other members of the club. The program was effectively compered by Mr. Anis Shaikh Sir. The teachers, staff, and students of the school gave an enthusiastic response to the program. Considering the increasing number of cyber crimes, the timely guidance provided to the students proved extremely useful. The message “Stay Alert, Stay Safe, and Use Technology Wisely to Empower Yourself” was effectively conveyed to the students through the program. At the conclusion of the program, Lion Vijay Shahasane expressed heartfelt gratitude to the chief resource person, Police Inspector Mr. Pramod Kadam, General Secretary Liaqat Kadwekar, the School Committee, the Headmasters, the teaching staff, the Lions Club office-bearers and members, and all the students. He specially thanked everyone who extended their cooperation and support in making the program successful.