Introduction

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The Children’s Day Special Event, under the theme titled ‘Guard Their Smiles, Guide Their Clicks  - Cyber Safety for Our Kids’ was designed as a national awareness initiative focusing on the safety and well-being of young internet users. Held on 14 November 2025, the program highlighted the growing need for responsible digital engagement among children. Anchored in the theme Guard Their Smiles, Guide Their Clicks, the event promoted conversations on cyber safety, digital literacy, and the role of schools, families, and communities in building a secure online ecosystem.

Organised jointly by CIET NCERT and Cyber Peace Foundation, the session formed part of the official pre-summit event under the AI Impact Summit 2026, reinforcing the commitment to child-centric digital safety narratives.

Objectives

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The event focused on four key objectives:

1. Strengthen awareness of cyber safety among children, educators, and caregivers.
   
   
2. Promote safe online behaviour through expert-driven discussions and curated educational resources.
   
   
3. Introduce initiatives such as eRaksha to empower children to express themselves safely in digital spaces.
   
   
4. Encourage collaborative efforts between institutions, families, and technology stakeholders to ensure safer digital futures.

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Participation

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The session engaged students, educators, digital safety practitioners, and members of the broader online learning community. The event opened with an address by Dr Angel Rathnabai, Associate Professor, CIET NCERT, followed by a panel discussion by experts. The program brought together practitioners who shared insights on child safety, responsible content creation, and the evolving digital landscape.

Programme Highlights

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Welcome Address and Introduction: Presented by Dr Angel Rathnabai, Associate Professor, CIET NCERT, setting the context for cyber safety awareness.

Panel Discussion: A focused conversation on online safety for children, moderated by the event facilitator and supported by a panel of domain experts. 

Moderator:

• Dr. Angel Rathnabai

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‍Panelists:

• Maj. Vineet Kumar, Founder & Global President, CyberPeace 
• Lt General (Dr) Rajesh Pant, PVSM AVSM VSM (Retd), Global Advisory Council CyberPeace

• Dr. Rajesh D, Associate Professor, CIET-NCERT

• Dr. Rejaul Karim, Assistant Professor, CIET-NCERT

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eRaksha: A Space to Explore and Express: A segment highlighting how eRaksha empowers children to express creativity while learning safe digital practices.

Launch of eRaksha Competition : The announcement of an upcoming edition of E-Raksha 2026 creative and awareness-based competition encouraging child participation in digital safety advocacy.

Release of Social Media Safety Booklet: A resource developed by CyberPeace in collaboration with NCERT to guide children and families in adopting safe practices across digital platforms.

Vote of Thanks: A closing note acknowledging contributors, participants, and partner institutions.

Live Stream Recording: The recording of the event is available on YouTube for reference and wider outreach.

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You may view it here:: https://www.youtube.com/live/NKMKZNDG08A