Five-Day Online Training (Hindi) on Data Privacy and Protection Announced by NCERT – Registration Start

National-level sessions to strengthen digital safety in schools and educational institutions

A five-day online training programme titled “Data Privacy and Protection” will be held from December 08 to 12, 2025, aiming to sensitise school stakeholders on digital safety, responsible data handling, and cyber protection. The programme will be conducted in Hindi, following its earlier English edition, and will focus on strengthening awareness around institutional and personal data security in educational settings.

The initiative is being jointly organised by the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET)-NCERT, Ministry of Education, and the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA)-C-DAC, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Each session will be streamed live from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) on NCERT’s official YouTube channel and PM eVidya channels.

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Growing Concerns Over Digital Vulnerability

In today’s digital environment, educational institutions store and exchange large volumes of sensitive data. Schools routinely use online platforms to manage academic information, student records, administrative files, and communication systems.

While digital platforms enhance convenience and operational efficiency, risks such as data leaks, unauthorised access, ransomware attacks and misuse of personal details pose serious threats to individuals and institutions.

The training will address core issues such as cyberattacks, weak authentication practices, and unethical data-sharing behaviour—factors that compromise trust in digital learning systems. Officials state that strengthening literacy in secure digital practices is now an essential part of professional responsibilities in schools.

A senior resource member noted that teachers, heads of institutions and administrators “must understand foundational principles of data privacy, review their existing systems, and adopt safe data-handling practices to protect both individual and institutional integrity.”

Alignment with NEP 2020 and Institutional Accountability

The programme aligns closely with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which highlights responsible technology use, cyber awareness, and digital safety in schools. NEP 2020 (Para 23.6) emphasises integrating cyber security into teacher training and school administration.

The upcoming sessions aim to demonstrate practical approaches to protect institutional information, secure communication channels, and encourage safe technology usage among students, staff, and parents. Educators will receive exposure to systematic approaches such as encryption, controlled data access, regular audits, and accountability practices.

Expert-led Sessions and Schedule

The event will feature daily training sessions delivered by technical experts from C-DAC across different centres. The schedule is as follows:

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The sessions will also be available simultaneously on DTH channels (PM eVidya 6–12), DD Free Dish, DishTV channels (2027–2033), and Jio TV. A dedicated YouTube playlist will remain accessible for later viewing.

Participation, Certification and Learning Process

Interested participants can register through the official registration link or QR code provided in the circular. Viewers may attend live broadcasts or access recorded sessions. Learners seeking certification must join the post-training online course hosted on the DIKSHA portal.

The course link will be published on the final day of the event and will remain accessible until 15 March 2026. Participants are required to complete five modules, watch designated videos, and attempt the final assessment. Those scoring 70 per cent or above will receive a digital certificate via their DIKSHA profile within 15–20 days.

Additionally, participants must submit feedback to help organisers assess training effectiveness and enhance future programmes.

Who Can Join the training

Students, teachers, school leaders, trainers, parents, and professionals dealing with data-sensitive processes in educational environments may participate in the initiative. The organisers reiterate that awareness of cyber safety is essential across all segments of the education sector.

Summary

The Hindi edition of NCERT’s five-day training will provide structured guidance on data protection, cyber security practices and ethical digital behaviour for educators and other stakeholders. Live sessions, supplementary learning and assessment-based certification will support schools in implementing safer digital systems.