Maharashtra Launches Advanced Cyber Centre to Fight Online Offences

Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fnavis on Friday inaugurated an vanced cybercrime command centre in Navi Mumbai and said it would enhance online security in state.

deputy CM said centre is result of “transformative” Maharashtra Cyber Security Project that state undertook to tackle growing number of fraudulent schemes on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook and or cyber threats.

“Equipped with cutting-edge techlogy, this centre will significantly alleviate public fears surrounding cyberattacks,” he said, calling initiative a comprehensive effort to safeguard citizens from cyber threats.

As part of launch, a dedicated helpline of cybercrime command centre – 14407 – was anunced. centre is scheduled to start functioning at full capacity from October 15, said officials.

cyber security project aims to train 5,000 police personnel annually, furr strengning state's capabilities in tackling cybercrime, he said.

“ Maharashtra is at forefront of techlogy sector in India, and this project should serve as a model for or states in enhancing ir cyber security frameworks,” Fnavis ded.

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