Goa
September 4, 2026
C-DAC Mumbai, the ISEA Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC) for Goa, under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Programme of MeitY, Government of India, successfully conducted the ISEA Cyber Security Awareness Programme across GVM's educational institutions in Ponda, Goa, from September 1st to 4th, 2026. The programme focused on promoting cybersecurity awareness, cyber hygiene, safe digital practices and responsible use of digital technologies among students and teachers.
The programme commenced on September 1st, 2026, with an inaugural ceremony attended by distinguished dignitaries from GVM and the C-DAC Mumbai Team. The ceremony was followed by an overview of the ISEA Programme, its objectives and its role in strengthening cybersecurity awareness.
As part of the programme, the C-DAC Mumbai Team introduced participants to the ISEA Cybersecurity Club, highlighting its activities and role in sustaining cybersecurity awareness within educational institutions.
A series of cybersecurity awareness sessions were conducted across various GVM institutions, covering key topics including cyber threats, cyber hygiene, social engineering, online frauds, cyberbullying, social media safety, online grooming, cybercrimes against children, fake profiles and impersonation, AI-related risks, digital privacy and responsible online behaviour. ISEA Cyber Security Awareness books and posters were also distributed among students to reinforce safe, secure and responsible digital practices.
The programme concluded on September 4th, 2026, with a valedictory ceremony, marking the completion of the four-day initiative and reiterating the importance of sustained cybersecurity awareness across GVM's educational community.
The four-day cybersecurity awareness programme reached 11 educational institutions under GVM, covering schools, higher secondary institutions and colleges across Goa. The participating institutions included:
- GVM's Utkarsh Vidyamandir
- GVM's A. J. de Almeida High School
- GVM's A. J. de Almeida Primary School
- GVM's Rajmata Padmavati Raje Soundhekar High School, Bandora
- GVM's Pragati Vidyalaya, Borim
- GVM's Krishna Raghunath Shetye Savoikar High School, VolvoiSavoi Verem
- GVM's MIBK High School, Khandepar
- GVM's S.N.J.A. Higher Secondary School, Ponda
- GVM's Adarsh Higher Secondary School, Ponda
- GVM's Gopal Govind Poy Raiturcar College of Commerce & Economics
- GVM's Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education
The programme benefited more than 1,500 students and teachers across the participating institutions. The initiative contributed to strengthening cybersecurity awareness and promoting safe, responsible and informed digital practices among GVM's educational community.
