PM Modi, in his 115th edition of Mann Ki Baat, addressed the issue of cybercrimes, specifically the growing cases of Digital Arrest. He urged the public to follow the principle of “stop, think, and take action” when encountering such scams.
During his 115th ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast, PM Modi stated that investigating agencies are coordinating with state authorities to tackle this problem but stressed that public awareness is crucial for self-protection against these crimes.
“Beware of ‘Digital Arrest’ fraud. No investigative agency will ever contact you by phone or video call for such an investigation,” he said.
In addition to informing the police about such a crime, Modi urged people to call the national cyber helpline at 1930 or visit its website.
PM Modi bats for self-reliance, urges people to buy local products amid festive season
Emphasising on the importance of self-reliance, he said, “This is the new India where Make in India has become Make for the World… We not only have to make India self-reliant but also establish our country as a global powerhouse of innovation.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked people to strengthen government’s pitch of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ by blending the concept of ‘vocal for local’ in their everyday lives as they shop with an eye on the ongoing festive season.
PM Modi also praised the animation industry in his broadcast
Highlighting the achievements of Indian animation industry, the PM said the animation sector has infused new thinking in the domain and thereby outlined the potential of this sector. “You might have noticed that from the Smartphone to the cinema screen, gaming console to virtual reality, animation is omnipresent. India is on the way to ushering in a new revolution in the world of animation,” iterated the PM.
“India is seeing a surge in creative energy. ‘Made in India’ and ‘Made by India’ are shining brightly in the world of animation,” he remarked.
