Various districts in Nagaland observe Safer Internet Day 2026.
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DIMAPUR — Safer Internet Day 2026 was observed across various districts including Kohima, Dimapur and Zunheboto, on Tuesday.
The day was observed in line with the initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, under the theme “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI,” a DIPR report stated.
Kohima: The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Kohima, organised a district-level awareness campaign at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office.
In her address, EAC Kohima, Imtiyenla K highlighted the importance of the internet as a powerful tool that bridges communication enables access to information, education, healthcare and entrepreneurship.
The EAC cautioned that while the internet offers immense opportunities, it also harbours risks such as cyberbullying, misinformation, deepfakes and online fraud.
Imtiyenla stressed that digital illiteracy remains a major challenge and underscored the need for proper training and responsible use of technology, especially artificial intelligence in daily life.
District Informatics Officer, NIC Kohima District Centre, Temsunaro, emphasised the growing number of cyber fraud cases, stating that scammers often exploit human greed and lack of awareness.
She emphasised that the key focus of the campaign was to create awareness on safe, smart and responsible use of the internet and emerging technologies.
A detailed presentation was delivered by Sozenlo Tep, Network Field Engineer, NIC, who explained that Safer Internet Day is observed worldwide to sensitise users on safe and responsible use of the internet and AI, promote cyber hygiene practices, and educate users about major cyber threats and their mitigation.
During the presentation, participants were briefed on the concept of the internet, its role in daily life, advantages and associated risks such as addiction, mental health issues, cyberbullying, misinformation, online scams and privacy concerns.
Various cyber threats including phishing, OTP and UPI fraud, fake customer care scams, malware and spyware attacks, remote access scams, deepfake and AI voice frauds, social media account hacking, online shopping scams and digital arrest scams were explained in detail.
Dimapur: The programme was held at DC’s conference hall where ADIO (NIC), Dimapur, Kamal Chetri, in his introductory remarks, said that AI has become an integral part of daily life, influencing activities such as online shopping, video recommendations, advertisements and learning platforms.
While highlighting the benefits of AI, he cautioned about the growing risks of misuse, noting that AI-generated fake videos and voice calls have made it difficult to distinguish between real and fake content.
EAC (Dev), Dimapur, Imlijungla Lemtur, in her keynote address, highlighted that AI, under the sphere of electronics and information technology, has rapidly become an integral part of everyday life and is now present in almost every aspect of human activity.
While pointing out the immense benefits of AI, she cautioned that the risks associated with its misuse are equally significant. She noted that it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake content, including videos and voice calls, as AI can now replicate human voices and create highly realistic fake media.
Lemtur stressed the need to leverage AI responsibly, stating that basic knowledge of AI tools can help improve efficiency and save time in the workplace. However, she cautioned against replacing human judgment and critical thinking with technology.
PowerPoint presentation was presented by ADIO (NIC), Chumoukedima, Vicky Kumar Sharma, and DIA (NIC), Dimapur, T Thongtsali Sangtam, where they highlighted various aspects of exploring the safe and responsible use of safer tech. The session focused on phishing attempts carried out through SMS, email and WhatsApp, warning users against fake messages that appear official and urge recipients to click on suspicious links.
Zunheboto: The day was observed at DC’s conference hall, with a focus on promoting safe, responsible, and informed use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
The chief guest and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Zunheboto, Tiameren Chang shared insights on the importance of internet safety and responsible digital practices.
Highlighting that society is now living in the era of artificial intelligence, the ADC emphasised that people should use AI wisely rather than be controlled or misled by it. Tiameren cautioned participants not to depend blindly on AI and reminded them that human judgment and responsibility must always remain paramount.
Speaking on the impact of the internet, he noted that Naga society was once unfamiliar with many external influences, but with the advent of the internet, both positive and negative effects have emerged. While the internet has opened doors to knowledge and connectivity, it has also brought challenges and risks, he added.
A presentation on Safer Internet Day was delivered by DIO, NIC, Zunheboto, Himanshu Ranjan, who highlighted the key aspects of online safety and the evolving role of artificial intelligence.