Rotary Club of Poona West
Creating a Safer, Smarter and More Responsible Digital Society
Cyber Suraksha is the flagship cyber safety initiative of the Rotary Club of Poona West, launched in 2018 with a simple yet vital objective — to empower people with the knowledge and skills to stay safe in the digital world.
As technology becomes an integral part of everyday life, cyber risks are constantly evolving. Through awareness programmes, educational resources and community engagement, Cyber Suraksha reaches students, teachers, parents, senior citizens, corporates professionals and the wider community.
With the support of the Pune Police Cyber Cell, cybersecurity experts, educational institutions and other partners, the initiative addresses practical aspects of cyber safety — from online fraud, phishing, social media safety and cyberbullying to digital footprints, identity theft, online gaming, AI-related risks and the responsible use of technology.
Since its launch, Cyber Suraksha has continually explored new ways to make cyber safety knowledge accessible to a wider audience.
Make People Aware. Make Them Safer.
To create awareness among students, parents, teachers, senior citizens and the community about cyber threats and promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of technology.
Know the Risk. Prevent the Harm. Act Wisely.
To equip individuals with practical knowledge and skills to identify, prevent and respond to cyber risks such as online fraud, phishing, cyberbullying, identity theft and emerging AI-enabled threats.
Together, building a safer digital future.
To work with schools, government agencies, police, cybersecurity experts and community organizations to promote responsible digital citizenship and build a more secure and cyber-aware society through sustained education and collaboration.
Cyber threats evolve every day. So must cyber awareness.
Through Cyber Suraksha, the Rotary Club of Poona West is committed to continuously educating, engaging and empowering communities to make safer and more responsible choices in the digital world.
Together, let us make the digital world safer.
Educational videos made available through the SCERT YouTube channel to reach students and educators beyond physical programmes.
Cyber safety awareness and training programmes conducted for SCERT teachers, enabling them to become informed digital safety educators.
A dedicated webinar for SCERT on developing awareness around safe and responsible internet use in educational environments.
A specially designed Cyber Safety booklet addressing common online risks and frauds faced by senior citizens.
Cyber safety awareness posters displayed at railway stations in and around Pune, with the permission and support of Central Railway, taking the message into public spaces.
Using digital platforms and social media to spread timely cyber safety messages and reach audiences beyond traditional programmes.
The "Be Cyber Safe" Inter-School Quiz Competition is a flagship youth initiative under Cyber Suraksha, using learning, healthy competition and engagement to create cyber awareness among school students. The programme has brought together 31 Rotary Clubs and 64 schools, engaging thousands of students from urban and rural areas. The quiz goes beyond competition. It encourages students to understand cyber risks, adopt safe online practices and become responsible digital citizens.