Will Train 5,000 Cyber Commandos: Amit Shah

New Delhi: In a major effort to tackle cybercrime, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled several key initiatives on Tuesday, including launching a Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre, a web-based module as a comprehensive data repository and portal for sharing cybercrime information, and deploying 5,000 "cyber commandos".

The Home Minister announced that the government aims to train 5,000 cyber commandos over the next five years to strengthen cyber defences across India. Four major cyber platforms have been introduced -- the Suspect Registry, Cyber Commandos, Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre, and the Coordination Platform.

He emphasised the importance of creating a Cyber Suspect Registry at the state level, which will serve as a crucial database in the fight against cybercrime. The Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre will integrate police, financial institutions, and other relevant agencies onto a single platform, while the Coordination Platform will enhance collaborative efforts to address cyber threats.With the rise in digital transactions, Amit Shah underscored the necessity of robust digital security measures.