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| location_city = [[Mumbai]] | |||
| location_country = India | |||
| type = Public Cyber Safety or Public Safety | | type = Public Cyber Safety or Public Safety | ||
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| founder = Akancha Srivastava | | founder = Akancha Srivastava | ||
| founding_location = | | founding_location = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| website = {{URL| | | registration_id = U93090MH2017NPL301263 | ||
| status = [[Not-For-Profit]] | |||
| purpose = Impact, Education & Social change | |||
| website = {{URL|AkanchaSrivastava.Org}} | |||
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'''Akancha Srivastava Foundation''' is an 80G certified, non-profit organization established in 2017 by Akancha Srivastava.<ref name="TH">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/caught-in-the-web/article18262856.ece|title=Caught in the web|last=Vijayan|first=Naveena|date=2017-04-28|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-02-12|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The Foundation works across India to promote cyber safety education and digital empowerment.<ref name="vog">{{Cite web|title=Vogue Warriors: Meet the social entrepreneur leading the fight against the rising rate of cyber crime during the lockdown|url=https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/vogue-warriors-akancha-against-harassment-fighting-cyber-crime-during-the-lockdown|access-date=2020-11-15|website=Vogue India|date=22 May 2020 |language=en-IN}}</ref> | |||
'''Akancha Srivastava''', | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Akancha Srivastava | Akancha Srivastava Foundation was established in 2017 to address the urgent national need for structured cyber safety education and digital literacy. Since then, the Foundation has built one of India’s largest grassroots movements in this domain.<ref name="TH"/> It has conducted over 1,000 workshops across schools, colleges, universities, and professional institutions, reaching millions of students, parents, educators, and working professionals.<ref name="dna">{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-once-hounded-by-a-cyber-stalker-this-mumbai-woman-now-conducts-workshops-on-online-harassment-2509403|title=Once hounded by a cyber stalker, this Mumbai woman now conducts workshops on online harassment.|work=dnaindia.com}}</ref> | ||
Foundation has | The Foundation has formally collaborated with multiple state police departments across India to develop training modules, conduct joint awareness drives, and assist in complaint redressal mechanisms. It has also trained members of the [[Indian Army]] in cyber awareness and [[digital forensics]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Explained: 'Rashtrapati or Rashtrapatni?' A debate that predates Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary's 'slip of tongue' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rashtrapati-or-rashtrapatni-a-debate-that-predates-the-constitutional-post/articleshow/93207763.cms |website=The Times of India |date=29 July 2022}}</ref> Senior educators and government officials, including IAS officers, have supported and contributed to the Foundation’s programs, making it a significant force in institutional cyber safety education.<ref name="anv">{{Cite web|url=https://www.afternoonvoice.com/police-ill-equipped-handle-cyber-crimes.html|title=Police ill-equipped to handle cyber crimes|website=afternoonvoice.com|date=5 December 2017 }}</ref> | ||
== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
Akancha Srivastava Foundation works to address the cyber threats including [[Cybercrime|cyber harassment]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/i9oonlternet-crimes-see-manifold-rise-during-lockdown-children-are-the-biggest-targets|title=Internet crimes see manifold rise during lockdown; children are the biggest targets|date=2020-05-04|website=Free Press Journal|language=en|access-date=2020-05-04}}</ref> [[cyberstalking|cyber stalking]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/women-more-vulnerable-to-online-harassment-788381.html|title=Women more vulnerable to online harassment|date=2019-12-24|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2020-03-20}}</ref> [[Cyberbullying]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/significant-increase-in-cybercrime-against-women-during-lockdown-experts/story-QNPwq5Jr1iAkAXzacLnc5K.html|title=Significant increase in cybercrime against women during lockdown: Experts|date=2020-05-03|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-05-04}}</ref> [[Child grooming|cyber grooming]], [[morphing]], [[blackmail]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/news/national-coronavirus-lockdown-cybercrime-against-women-increase-during-lockdown-20235961.html|title=लॉकडाउन में एक्टीव हुए साइबर अपराधी, सबसे ज्यादा महिलाओं को बना रहे निशाना|date=2020-05-01|website=Jagran|language=hi|access-date=2020-05-01}}</ref> [[Voyeurism]], online impersonation, financial crimes, [[deepfakes]], and digital detention.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Daniel |first1=Wheatley |last2=Irene |first2=Hardill |last3=Sarah |first3=Buglass |title=Handbook of Research on Remote Work and Worker Well-Being in the Post-COVID-19 Era |date=16 April 2021 |publisher=IGI Global |isbn=978-1-7998-6756-2 |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Handbook_of_Research_on_Remote_Work_and/0e4lEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Akancha+Srivastava+Foundation&pg=PA42&printsec=frontcover |language=en}}</ref> | |||
The Foundation operated a 24x7 helpline that was recognized and supported by [[police departments]] across several [[Indian states]], providing real-time assistance to individuals in distress.<ref name="up">{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttarpradesh.org/page-3/akancha-againstharassment-giving-voice-to-victims-428175/|title=Akancha Against Harassment: Giving voice to victims|website=uttarpradesh.org|date=6 November 2017 }}</ref> | |||
==Campaign & Awareness== | |||
===AI-Powered Digital Assistant=== | |||
It was launched in 2018 and developed in collaboration with [[Haptik]], this AI-driven tool was designed to educate users about various forms of cyber threats.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haptik Company Profile {{!}} AI-Company {{!}} |url=https://startuptalky.com/haptik-success-story/ |website=StartupTalky |language=en |date=30 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Shekhar Sharma & Dr Ritesh Malik Backed Social Impact Initiative Saves Lives During Corona Lockdown |url=https://www.bwdisrupt.com/article/vijay-shekhar-sharma-dr-ritesh-malik-backed-social-impact-initiative-saves-lives-during-corona-lockdown-296787 |website=BW Disrupt |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Haptik Wins the ‘AI for Good Award’ at the 4th Annual Canadian Fintech & AI Awards 2018 |url=https://digitalterminal.in/news/14451.html |website=DIGITAL TERMINAL |language=en |date=6 December 2018}}</ref> | |||
===Workshops=== | |||
Conducted in schools, colleges, and professional spaces, these sessions have focused on digital hygiene, safe internet practices, and awareness of [[Cyber Laws|cyber laws]] and citizen rights.<ref name="dna"/><ref name="anv"/> | |||
==Board of Advisors== | |||
The honorary Board of Advisors of the Akancha Srivastava Foundation has included a distinguished panel of senior professionals from law enforcement, academia, industry, and public service. These individuals have lent their expertise to guide the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and scale its outreach in the field of cyber safety and digital literacy. Notable members have included [[R K Vij]], Special [[Director General of Police]], [[Chhattisgarh]]; [[Navniet Sekera]], [[Additional Director General of Police]], [[Uttar Pradesh]];<ref name="vog"/> and Krishna Prakash, [[Additional Director General of Police]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref name="vog"/> | |||
In addition to [[Law enforcement]] leadership, the advisory board has drawn support from prominent voices in education and entrepreneurship. Poonam Verma, Principal of [[Delhi University]]’s [[Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies]], has contributed to the Foundation’s academic outreach strategy.<ref>{{cite web |title=ABOUT |url=https://akanchasrivastava.org/about/ |website=Akancha Srivastava Foundation}}</ref> Among the Foundation’s supporters from the private sector over the years, are [[Vijay Shekhar Sharma]], founder of [[Paytm]], and Dr Ritesh Malik, founder of Innov8.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Ritesh Malik, Indian Police & Other Authorities Come Together to Back a Cyber Safety Initiative |url=https://www.bwdisrupt.com/article/vijay-shekhar-sharma-ritesh-malik-indian-police-other-authorities-come-together-to-back-a-cyber-safety-initiative-180070 |website=BW Disrupt |language=en}}</ref> | |||
The | The board has also benefitted from the association of Princess [[Diya Kumari]], [[Member of Parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]] from [[Vidhyadhar Nagar Assembly constituency|Vidhyadhar Nagar]], who brought a public policy perspective to the mission.<ref>{{cite web |title='Akancha against harassment' emerged as a social impact initiative against cyber harassment |url=https://faceoff.world/news/akancha-against-harassment-emerged-as-a-social-impact-initiative-against-cyber-harassment |website=Faceoff}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Founder | Akancha Srivastava |
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| Founded at | Maharashtra |
| Type | Public Cyber Safety or Public Safety |
| Registration no. | U93090MH2017NPL301263 |
| Legal status | Not-For-Profit |
| Purpose | Impact, Education & Social change |
| Location |
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| Website | akanchasrivastava |
Akancha Srivastava Foundation is an 80G certified, non-profit organization established in 2017 by Akancha Srivastava.[1] The Foundation works across India to promote cyber safety education and digital empowerment.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
Akancha Srivastava Foundation was established in 2017 to address the urgent national need for structured cyber safety education and digital literacy. Since then, the Foundation has built one of India’s largest grassroots movements in this domain.[1] It has conducted over 1,000 workshops across schools, colleges, universities, and professional institutions, reaching millions of students, parents, educators, and working professionals.[3]
The Foundation has formally collaborated with multiple state police departments across India to develop training modules, conduct joint awareness drives, and assist in complaint redressal mechanisms. It has also trained members of the Indian Army in cyber awareness and digital forensics.[4] Senior educators and government officials, including IAS officers, have supported and contributed to the Foundation’s programs, making it a significant force in institutional cyber safety education.[5]
Activities[edit | edit source]
Akancha Srivastava Foundation works to address the cyber threats including cyber harassment,[6] cyber stalking,[7] Cyberbullying[8] cyber grooming, morphing, blackmail,[9] Voyeurism, online impersonation, financial crimes, deepfakes, and digital detention.[10]
The Foundation operated a 24x7 helpline that was recognized and supported by police departments across several Indian states, providing real-time assistance to individuals in distress.[11]
Campaign & Awareness[edit | edit source]
AI-Powered Digital Assistant[edit | edit source]
It was launched in 2018 and developed in collaboration with Haptik, this AI-driven tool was designed to educate users about various forms of cyber threats.[12][13][14]
Workshops[edit | edit source]
Conducted in schools, colleges, and professional spaces, these sessions have focused on digital hygiene, safe internet practices, and awareness of cyber laws and citizen rights.[3][5]
Board of Advisors[edit | edit source]
The honorary Board of Advisors of the Akancha Srivastava Foundation has included a distinguished panel of senior professionals from law enforcement, academia, industry, and public service. These individuals have lent their expertise to guide the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and scale its outreach in the field of cyber safety and digital literacy. Notable members have included R K Vij, Special Director General of Police, Chhattisgarh; Navniet Sekera, Additional Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh;[2] and Krishna Prakash, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra.[2]
In addition to Law enforcement leadership, the advisory board has drawn support from prominent voices in education and entrepreneurship. Poonam Verma, Principal of Delhi University’s Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, has contributed to the Foundation’s academic outreach strategy.[15] Among the Foundation’s supporters from the private sector over the years, are Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder of Paytm, and Dr Ritesh Malik, founder of Innov8.[16]
The board has also benefitted from the association of Princess Diya Kumari, Member of Parliament from Vidhyadhar Nagar, who brought a public policy perspective to the mission.[17]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Vijayan, Naveena (2017-04-28). "Caught in the web". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Vogue Warriors: Meet the social entrepreneur leading the fight against the rising rate of cyber crime during the lockdown". Vogue India. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Once hounded by a cyber stalker, this Mumbai woman now conducts workshops on online harassment". dnaindia.com.
- ↑ "Explained: 'Rashtrapati or Rashtrapatni?' A debate that predates Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary's 'slip of tongue'". The Times of India. 29 July 2022.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Police ill-equipped to handle cyber crimes". afternoonvoice.com. 5 December 2017.
- ↑ "Internet crimes see manifold rise during lockdown; children are the biggest targets". Free Press Journal. 2020-05-04. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ↑ "Women more vulnerable to online harassment". Deccan Herald. 2019-12-24. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- ↑ "Significant increase in cybercrime against women during lockdown: Experts". Hindustan Times. 2020-05-03. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ↑ "लॉकडाउन में एक्टीव हुए साइबर अपराधी, सबसे ज्यादा महिलाओं को बना रहे निशाना". Jagran (in हिन्दी). 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ↑ Daniel, Wheatley; Irene, Hardill; Sarah, Buglass (16 April 2021). Handbook of Research on Remote Work and Worker Well-Being in the Post-COVID-19 Era. IGI Global. ISBN 978-1-7998-6756-2.
- ↑ "Akancha Against Harassment: Giving voice to victims". uttarpradesh.org. 6 November 2017.
- ↑ "Haptik Company Profile | AI-Company |". StartupTalky. 30 April 2021.
- ↑ "Vijay Shekhar Sharma & Dr Ritesh Malik Backed Social Impact Initiative Saves Lives During Corona Lockdown". BW Disrupt.
- ↑ "Haptik Wins the 'AI for Good Award' at the 4th Annual Canadian Fintech & AI Awards 2018". DIGITAL TERMINAL. 6 December 2018.
- ↑ "ABOUT". Akancha Srivastava Foundation.
- ↑ "Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Ritesh Malik, Indian Police & Other Authorities Come Together to Back a Cyber Safety Initiative". BW Disrupt.
- ↑ "'Akancha against harassment' emerged as a social impact initiative against cyber harassment". Faceoff.