Imphal: Manipur’s Tengnoupal district administration, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Tengnoupal unit, successfully conducted a district-level awareness workshop on ‘Safer Internet Day’ at Khangshim Community Hall, Machi Sub-Division, on February 11th.
The workshop, themed “Together for a Better Internet,” aimed to educate local citizens and officials on the importance of safe internet practices.
During the event, the Superintendent of Police (SP) addressed the gathering, emphasizing the need for caution when dealing with messages received on platforms like WhatsApp.
He highlighted the concerning trend of individuals forwarding or sharing messages without verifying their authenticity, which can inadvertently contribute to the spread of fake news and potentially incite unrest. The SP strongly urged citizens to prioritize verifying the veracity of any message before sharing it, emphasizing the responsibility of each individual to avoid disseminating unverified information.
As part of the workshop, an interactive session was conducted to further enhance awareness about online safety and promote responsible digital behavior.
The function was graced by the presence of Rahul Gupta, IPS SP Tengnoupal as the chief guest, Nazmul Huda Khan, MCS SDO Machi as the President, and Mahamuda Begum, Deputy Conservator of Forest, Tengnoupal, and CMO Tengnoupal as the guest of honor.
The workshop witnessed active participation from various stakeholders, including DLOs, officials, and CSOs from across the Tengnoupal district.
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