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Rajasthan Judges Become Teachers to Boost Cybersecurity Awareness in Schools

Judges across Rajasthan are visiting schools to educate students on cybersecurity risks and preventive measures. This initiative, part of the 'Empowering Rajasthan Youth' campaign, aims to reach over four lakh students in a single day. Sessions will cover topics like cyberbullying, online fraud, and constitutional rights throughout the year. The program also includes a complaint box for students to submit grievances anonymously for review by legal authorities.

Key Points: Judges Teach Cybersecurity in Rajasthan Schools

  • Judges educate on cyber fraud
  • Part of legal literacy initiative 2026
  • Targets over 4 lakh students
  • Covers cyberbullying and online scams
  • Includes anonymous grievance box
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Rajasthan judges turn teachers to raise cybersecurity awareness in schools

Rajasthan judges educate students on cyber fraud, digital safety, and legal rights as part of a statewide legal literacy campaign.

"The campaign was conceptualised on the initiative of the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. - Hariom Attri"

Jaipur, April 7

In a unique initiative, judges across Rajasthan stepped into classrooms on Tuesday to educate students on cybersecurity, highlighting the growing risks in the digital age.

The judicial officers from districts including Jaipur, Kota, and Ajmer visited schools to explain common cyber fraud techniques and preventive measures. The programme is part of the statewide campaign, 'Empowering Rajasthan Youth: A Legal Literacy Initiative - 2026'.

This is a first-of-its-kind initiative for the state in which judges across Rajasthan will join teachers in classrooms to educate students on cybersecurity and legal awareness.

Under the 'Transformative Tuesday' campaign, nearly 1,400 judicial officers will conduct sessions in as many selected schools across the state. Students will be sensitised to issues such as cyberbullying, digital arrest scams, online fraud, and safe use of social media.

The campaign is part of the broader programme, 'Empowering Rajasthan Youth: A Legal Literacy Initiative - 2026', aimed at strengthening legal awareness among young citizens. According to Hariom Attri, Member Secretary of the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, the campaign was conceptualised on the initiative of the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. It was formally launched on February 20 during a state-level cyber law conference, attended by Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant.

The sessions are designed for students from Classes 8 to 12, with the aim of reaching over four lakh students in a single day.

The initiative will continue throughout the year, with programmes scheduled every Tuesday, covering a wide range of legal topics. In addition to cyber safety, students will be educated on laws related to daily life, constitutional rights, legal aid, child rights, women's rights, and responsible citizenship.

As part of the campaign, a unique 'Court Wali Didi Complaint Box' will be placed in participating schools. Students can anonymously submit their grievances, which will later be reviewed by teams from the Legal Services Authority for appropriate action and resolution.

The initiative aims not only to raise awareness but also to instil a sense of responsibility, legal literacy, and respect for the law among students.

- IANS

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Priya S
The 'Court Wali Didi Complaint Box' is such a thoughtful addition. Many children suffer in silence from cyberbullying. An anonymous way to report issues, with the authority of the Legal Services behind it, could be a game-changer for student safety.
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Rohit P
While the intent is good, I hope the sessions are engaging and not just boring lectures. Judges are respected, but they need to speak the language of Gen Z. Use memes, reels, examples they relate to. Otherwise, the message won't stick.
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Sarah B
As a parent, I'm thrilled. We try to monitor our kids, but these digital arrest scams and frauds are so sophisticated. Having an authority figure from the judiciary explain the consequences of careless online behavior is invaluable. Kudos Rajasthan!
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Vikram M
Legal literacy from a young age is the need of the hour. We study maths and science but know nothing about our rights or how to seek help. This 'Transformative Tuesday' should be a permanent part of the school curriculum across India.
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Kavya N
Over 4 lakh students in one day? That's massive scale. Hope they have a solid plan to measure the impact. Are there follow-up sessions or quizzes? Awareness is step one, but creating lasting behavioral change is the real challenge.

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