Govt To Appoint Cyber Volunteers To Report ‘Anti-national Activities’

The Home Ministry has launched a programme to appoint cyber volunteers to report anti-national activities and illegal content. The scheme allows volunteers to register with states and provide information. However, no clear frameworks have been issued in this regard yet. Moreover, it has also mandated volunteers to "maintain strict confidentiality" over publicising association with the Centre. Reportedly, the scheme will Initially start from J&K and Tripura, and later will be taken to other states.