Google India holds Internet safety campaign

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MUMBAI, INDIA: Google and Mumbai police have reached nearly 15,000 students, 300 teachers, and 30 schools with the 'Be NetSmart'.

Google launched a national Internet safety campaign called 'Be NetSmart' in Mumbai on February 18th 2008, in collaboration with the Mumbai police.

Google aims to educate over 25,000 students in the city.

'Be NetSmart' is an interactive campaign focussed on students in sixth standard and above.

The sessions in schools cover topics that range from maintaining confidentiality and not interacting with strangers online to tips on downloading content, posting pictures, online chatting etc.

In addition to students, parents and teachers are also being educated on Internet awareness and the need to be involved with children.

In the last few weeks, Mumbai police and Google employee volunteers have visited English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Urdu-medium schools in Mumbai to conduct this campaign.

Shailesh Rao, managing director, Google India, said, "The Internet is feeding the curiosity of youth – encouraging them to ask new questions and to expand the boundaries of their knowledge. The 'Be NetSmart' campaign is a step towards ensuring their safety online, while they continue to explore limitless possibilities."

"Ensuring the safety of children online requires a collaborative effort on the part of parents, teachers, authorities and service providers. This campaign is one such collaborative effort," said Sanjay Mohite, deputy commissioner of Police (Enforcement).

Google India is in talks with police organizations in cities across the country about forging partnerships to together educate students, teachers, and parents in the local communities.



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