The Women Development Cell (WDC) of St. John College of Humanities & Sciences organized an awareness session on “Cyber Crime Awareness: Click Smart, Stay Safe” on 27th March 2026. The session was conducted for second-year girl students to enhance their understanding of online safety and cyber threats.

Date & Time: 27/03/2026 9.00 am to 11.00 am
Department / Committee: Women Development Cell
Venue: Event Hall – 6th Floor
No. of Participants: 104
Nature of Activity: Safety Awareness and Skill Development Programme
Mode of Activity: Offline
Name of Activity In- charge: Dr. Akansha Thakur
Student Council Members: Meet & Rutvik- Media Team representative 
Target Audience: First year students from SJCHS (Girls)

Activity Information:
Resource Person:
1. PSI Rupali Vartak
2. PSI Samir Bhosale
3. PC Rupesh Patil 

Objectives:
1. To create awareness about various types of cyber crimes affecting women.
2. To educate students on preventive measures and safe digital practices.
3. To provide knowledge about legal provisions and reporting mechanisms.
4. To empower students to handle online threats confidently and responsibly.

Methodology:
1. Assembling of students at the designated venue.
2. Orientation and brief description on cyber crimes happening in current situation 
3. Demonstration of various videos related to cyber crimes
4. Hands-on practical session on various cyber crime preventive applications 
5. Interaction and doubt clearing.
6. Concluding safety tips.

Outcomes:
1. Students gained awareness about different types of cyber crimes.
2. Students learned preventive measures to ensure digital safety.
3. Increased awareness about cyber laws, helplines, and reporting procedures.
4. Improved confidence among students in handling online threats.
5. Promoted responsible and cautious digital behavior.

SWOT Analysis of the Event:

Strength:
1. Expert session conducted by a Cyber Crime Police Officer (PSI) ensuring authenticity and credibility.
2. Relevant and timely topic addressing increasing cyber threats among students.
3. Interactive session encouraging student participation and engagement.

Weakness:
1. Limited to only girl students; broader inclusion could increase impact.
2. Short duration (2 hours) may restrict in-depth coverage of all cyber crime aspects.
3. Lack of hands-on demonstration or practical training.
4. Dependence on a single session instead of a series for better reinforcement.

Opportunity:
1. Scope to conduct advanced workshops or training sessions on cyber security.
2. Collaboration with Cyber Crime Department for regular awareness programs.
3. Inclusion of boys and staff for wider institutional impact.
4. Integration of cyber safety topics into curriculum or value-added courses.

Threats:
1. Rapidly evolving nature of cyber crimes may make information quickly outdated.
2. Students may not consistently apply the preventive measures learned.
3. Limited follow-up activities may reduce long-term effectiveness.
4. Over-reliance on awareness without practical enforcement or monitoring.

Brief Description of the Activity:
The Women Development Cell (WDC) of St. John College of Humanities & Sciences organized an awareness session on “Cyber Crime Awareness: Click Smart, Stay Safe” on 27th March 2026. The session was conducted for second-year girl students to enhance their understanding of online safety and cyber threats.

The program commenced at 9:00 a.m. in the college Event Hall. The resource person, PSI Bhosale Banda, delivered an insightful session highlighting the increasing cases of cyber crimes, especially those targeting women. 

The speaker explained various forms of cyber crimes such as phishing, identity theft, cyber stalking, online fraud, and social media misuse.

The session also focused on preventive strategies such as safeguarding personal information, using strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links, and being cautious on social media platforms. Students were informed about legal provisions, cyber laws, and official complaint procedures including helplines and cyber crime portals.
An interactive question-and-answer session was conducted where students actively participated and clarified their doubts. The session proved to be informative and engaging.

Need & Significance of the Activity: With the rapid expansion of digital technology, cyber crimes are increasing at an alarming rate. Many students lack awareness about online safety and legal remedies. This session helped bridge that gap by providing practical knowledge and guidance from a law enforcement officer. It contributed to building a safer and more informed student community

Feedback analysis: Positive feedback received. Participants found the session empowering and practical.