Nagaland Cyber Tour 2026 concludes in Kohima after reaching over 6,500 people across 17 districts through cyber safety programmes.
MMB Cyber School-Nagaland Police initiative covers all 17 districts, conducts awareness programmes at 50 educational institutions
DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Cyber Tour 2026, an initiative of MMB Cyber School in collaboration with Nagaland Police, concluded in Kohima on Friday after covering all 17 districts of the state and reaching more than 6,500 individuals through awareness programmes conducted at 50 educational institutions and five community-level engagements.
Conducted in two phases from July 31 to October 23, the state-wide initiative aimed to strengthen public awareness of cybercrime and promote safe and responsible internet use, an update stated.
The sessions covered online financial fraud, phishing, identity theft, cyberbullying, misinformation, fraudulent employment and scholarship offers, digital privacy and emerging cyber threats.
Through interactive sessions and practical examples, participants were encouraged to identify suspicious online activities, protect personal information and adopt preventive measures against cybercrime.
The initiative also highlighted common cyber safety threats, including fraudulent financial schemes, impersonation, suspicious communications, digital arrest scams and deceptive online offers. Participants were sensitised to the importance of safeguarding personal and banking information, while parents, community leaders and local organisations were encouraged to promote cyber awareness and facilitate timely reporting of cybercrime.
The first phase commenced on July 31 at Baptist Higher Secondary School, Tseminyu, and concluded on August 14. Educational institutions covered during the phase included Baptist Higher Secondary School, Tseminyu; St. John Higher Secondary School, Holy Angel School, 3rd NAP High School, Baptist Thangyen Higher Secondary School, Wela Foundation School and Trinity Academy in Tuensang; Christian Higher Secondary School, Noklak; Government Higher Secondary School, Shamator; Agape Higher Secondary School, Kiphire; Christian Higher Secondary School, Meluri; and Highland High School, Satakha.
The second phase began on September 21 at Union Christian School, Pfutsero, and concluded on October 23 at Loyola School, Kohima.
The institutions covered during the second phase included Union Christian School, Tewelhi Medo Tyrannus School, Government Higher Secondary School, Baptist School and Chakhesang Mission Higher Secondary School in Pfutsero; Christian Home School, Royal Foundation Higher Secondary School and Holy Child School in Phek; Isaiah Ability School, Grace School, Government Higher Secondary School, Fernbrook School, Bailey Baptist College and Mount Tiyi College in Wokha; Jubilee Memorial College, People's College and Jubilee Memorial School in Mokokchung; Yingli College and Good Shepherd School in Longleng; and Government Higher Secondary Schools A, C and D, Mon Vale College, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kongjong Higher Secondary School, St. John Higher Secondary School and Police Unit School in Mon.
The programme also covered PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and Government High School, Zuheshe, in Niuland; Pranab College, Shemrock School and ICFAI University in Dimapur; Baptist Higher Secondary School and All Saints Higher Secondary School in Peren; and Vineyard School, Oriental College, Azedon School and Loyola School in Kohima.
Beyond educational institutions, the tour conducted five community-level engagements to extend cyber safety awareness to wider sections of society.
These included sessions at Thang Students' Union library-cum-tuition centre and SP Conference Hall in Noklak, Yimkhiung Tribal Complex in Shamator, Children Home in Satakha, and a stakeholder awareness session involving police personnel and civil society representatives in Mon district.
The state-wide outreach was coordinated with the assistance of Nagaland Police under the guidance of Director General of Police, Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, and Additional Director General of Police Sandeep M Tamgadge.
The cooperation of Superintendents of Police, district police authorities and personnel, participating educational institutions, local authorities and community representatives contributed to the successful conduct of the programme across the state.
Guided by the message “Think. Verify. Protect”, the awareness campaign stressed the importance of exercising caution when responding to unfamiliar online communications, verifying information and digital transactions, protecting confidential information and seeking assistance through appropriate reporting channels.
The conclusion of the Nagaland Cyber Tour 2026 highlighted the importance of sustained cyber safety education and public awareness.