Cyber Wellness Center
Cyber Wellness Centre - Panaji, Goa
The Cyber Wellness Centre, initiated by Responsible Netism, is India’s first dedicated center located in Panjim, to tackle issues associated with online distress. The Centre provides free services to promote responsible online behaviour, advocates for cyber wellness and aims at making #CyberSafeGoa. Children’s vulnerability in cyberspace is a significant concern due to their lack of awareness and understanding of the consequences and legal implications. They often face cyber threats through social media, online gaming and gambling platforms, including exposure to strangers, stalking, cyberbullying, and access to age-inappropriate content, pornography etc. These cyber-crimes result in detrimental effects such as social isolation, sleep deprivation, and depression. The online distress experienced by victims can cause long-term emotional and psychological trauma. The Cyber Wellness Centre is a holistic resource that educates and trains individuals on preventing cyber-crimes.
The Centre provides free of cost services to cyber survivors of all age groups:
- Psychological support, counseling
- Need-based therapy and treatment if required, to victims facing mental health challenges due to online distress
- Addresses internet and gaming addictions or related extreme disorders
- Provides technical support to identify tech (gadget) based issues
- Provides guidance on various reporting mechanisms to report the crime
- Educates and Trains on digital literacy and online safety
State-Level Inter-School Drawing Competition on Cyber Safety 2025
Theme: “Be a Responsible Netizen”
For the third consecutive year, the Cyber Wellness Centre, in collaboration with the Directorate of Education, Goa, hosts the State-Level Inter-School Drawing Competition on Cyber Safety 2025. This initiative encourages children and youth to explore the importance of online safety and responsible digital behaviour. The competition aligns with the spirit of Safer Internet Day, celebrated globally in February.
This annual competition continues to inspire young minds to think critically about their online presence and become responsible netizens. The overwhelming participation and artistic expression highlight the importance of involving students in conversations around digital well-being through interactive and engaging platforms like art. Students choose from a list of relevant cyber safety topics and creatively interpret the theme “Be a Responsible Netizen”, using various mediums such as crayons, sketch pens, watercolours, acrylics, posters, and oil pastels to express their ideas.
Held between mid January till February every year, the competition runs within schools across Goa. The response from students and educators is overwhelming. So far, we have received:
- 🎨 150+ school registrations
- 🧑🎓 Participation of over 10,000+ students
- Entries from two categories – Middle School (Grades V-VII) and High School (Grades VIII-X)
- 🖼️ 700+ artworks are submitted
- 📍 Schools from North Goa, South Goa, and Panaji actively engage
The competition honours:
- 🏅 6 main winners
- 🏅 6 consolation prize recipients
- 🌟 2 special prize winners
Winners receive certificates and gift vouchers in recognition of their creativity and thoughtful engagement with the theme.
Promoting Digital Responsibility Through Art
The competition sparks meaningful conversations around online safety and empowers young minds to become thoughtful digital citizens. Through creative expression, students raise awareness on key cyber wellness topics and contribute to building a Cyber Safe Goa.
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Cyber Support Centre - Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Cyber Support Centre, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Rajasthan, established within the Jaipur Police Commissionerate premises to offer a dedicated response mechanism for cybercrime victims. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Jaipur Police, Kogta Financial (I) Pvt. Ltd., and Responsible Netism and aims at making a #CyberSafeJaipur.
With the sharp rise in cybercrimes such as financial frauds/scams, cyberbullying, online harassment, sextortion, revenge porn, social media abuse, hacking, stalking, exposure to pornography, online gaming and betting addictions etc., victims across all age groups, often struggle to access timely and informed support and are mainly unaware about the reporting mechanisms. These experiences can deeply impact the mind, causing long-term psychological trauma.
Objectives of the Cyber Support Centre:
- Provide immediate on-ground assistance to cybercrime survivors
- Offer free counselling to address emotional and psychological impact
- Guide victims with legal and technical support for reporting cyber incidences
- Advocating for cyber wellness and digital resilience through educational programmes across schools and colleges promoting responsible online behaviour
- Build public trust in law enforcement and digital systems
- Ensure inclusive support for all age groups, especially women and children
- Community outreach to improve digital literacy and awareness
