NCERT launches a five-day online training on financial safety to build digital literacy and protect educators and students from cyber financial frauds.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced a five-day online training programme on “Financial Safety”, aimed at strengthening financial awareness, digital literacy, and cyber safety among educators, students, and administrators.
Organized by the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, in collaboration with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the programme seeks to address the rising challenge of digital financial fraud and promote responsible online financial behavior.
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Empowering Schools for a Safer Digital Economy
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, financial safety has become a vital life skill.
From salary payments to online fee transactions, most educational and institutional financial activities now occur digitally. However, this transition also exposes users to cyber risks such as phishing, identity theft, fake investment schemes, and unauthorized transactions.
NCERT’s initiative recognizes that financial safety is not only about personal caution but also about creating a culture of institutional responsibility — ensuring transparency, secure systems, and awareness across the educational ecosystem.
About the Five-Day Training Programme
The English version of the training will be held from 03 to 07 November 2025, with live sessions scheduled daily from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Training Sessions will be broadcast live on NCERT’s Official YouTube Channel, and simulcast on PM eVidya DTH Channels (6–12) and the Jio TV mobile app. Participants can also revisit recordings via a dedicated YouTube playlist.
The training aims to help participants:
- Understand financial safety challenges in digital environments.
- Identify and prevent online financial frauds.
- Encourage responsible financial practices among teachers, students, and staff.
- Strengthen institutional policies for secure transactions.
- Foster a culture of transparency and accountability in schools.
Programme Schedule (November 3–7, 2025)
| Date & Day | Session Title | Resource Person (I4C, MHA) |
|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov (Mon) | Understanding Financial Cyber Crime and How to Report It | Sh. Pawan Singh, Sr. Project Manager |
| 04 Nov (Tue) | Cyber Financial Threats Decoded: Phishing, Fake Apps & Online Scams | Sh. Prince Khan, Sr. Programmer |
| 05 Nov (Wed) | Modus Operandi of Financial Cyber Crime: Digital Arrest & Investment Scams | Sh. Abhishek Rathore, Sr. Programmer |
| 06 Nov (Thu) | Crypto Scam as a Tool for Financial Cybercrime | Sh. Mahesh Gupta, Cyber Crime Researcher |
| 07 Nov (Fri) | Safeguarding Yourself Against Financial Cybercrime: Be a CyberDost! | Ms. Nisha Pandey, Professional Ecosystem Expert |
Key Organizers
- Programme Advisory: Prof. Amarendra P. Behera, Joint Director (i/c) & Head, PRD, CIET-NCERT, Prof. Indu Kumar, Head, DICT & TD, CIET-NCERT
- Programme Coordinator: Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Associate Professor, CIET-NCERT
- Technical Coordinator: Mr. Somesh Kumar, Junior Project Fellow, CIET-NCERT
Who can participate?
Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators, and anyone interested in learning how to stay safe from digital financial frauds.
How to Join
- Register: Fill out the registration form at: Google Form Link
- Attend Live Sessions: Watch on YouTube (NCERT Official) or PM eVidya Channels #6–12, DD Free Dish, Dish TV (2027–2033), and Jio TV App.
- Get Certified: Join the online course on DIKSHA (available till 15 March 2026).
- Complete all five modules and final assessment.
- Score 70% or above to receive a digital certificate on your DIKSHA profile.
- Submit Feedback: Share your experience via Feedback Form.
Why It Matters
The programme highlights financial literacy as a key component of digital citizenship.
It emphasizes that financial safety goes beyond managing money — it involves understanding the mechanisms that make online financial systems secure and trustworthy.
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Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the training aims to empower educators to lead by example and protect both personal and institutional financial data.
Core Information about Training
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Title | Five-Day Online Training on “Financial Safety” |
| Organised By | CIET-NCERT in collaboration with I4C, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Objective | To build financial awareness and cyber safety skills among educators, students, and administrators |
| Training Dates | 03 – 07 November 2025 |
| Time | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Daily) |
| Platform | NCERT YouTube Channel, PM eVidya Channels (6–12), Jio TV |
| Target Participants | Teachers, Students, Parents, School Leaders, and Administrators |
| Certificate Eligibility | Score 70% or above in DIKSHA assessment |
| Course Valid Till | 15 March 2026 |
| Contact | training.helpdesk@ciet.nic.in / 8800440559 |
NCERT and the Home Ministry’s cybercrime unit are training teachers and students to stay safe while using online payment systems.
This five-day online course will teach participants how to detect and prevent digital frauds, use secure banking methods, and understand how cybercriminals operate — helping schools and individuals protect their money and data.
