A one-day awareness programme on “EMF Radiation: Facts & Myths and Cyber Security and Citizen-Centric Services” was held on Wednesday at the Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat Complex, Bishnupur.

Officers from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Manipur State Unit, Northeast Licensed Service Area, along with Sanchar Mitra, delivered detailed presentations on key issues including cybercrime through telecom services, the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), AI- and facial recognition-based SIM subscriber verification (ASTR), tools for detecting telecom fraud, prevention of international spoof calls, and mechanisms for reporting cyber fraud. The sessions also covered the Sanchar Saathi Portal, Know Your Mobile (KYM), Chakshu, and the significance of the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR).

Participants were informed that cases of cybercrime or cyber fraud can be reported through the national helpline number 1930 or via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam, who attended the programme, emphasised the need for constant vigilance as offices increasingly rely on digital devices. She urged officers to spread cyber awareness at the community level and appreciated the DoT team for organising the initiative.

The programme was organised for Sub-Divisional Officers and district-level officers of Bishnupur district with the objective of enhancing cyber awareness, strengthening preparedness, and promoting safe use of digital and telecom services.