Monday, August 17, 2020

India to get new, ‘robust’ cyber security policy soon, says PM Modi

 New Delhi: India will soon have a new cyber security policy, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech on India’s 74th Independence Day Saturday.

Modi said that his government is aware of the threats emanating from cyber space and how they had the potential to impact India’s society, economy and development. 

“Cyber security is a very important aspect, which cannot be ignored. The government is alert on this and is working on a new, robust policy,” he added.

The announcement was made in the backdrop of the government’s initiative to connect 1.5 lakh gram panchayats through optical fibre network, thereby increasing the country’s internet connectivity. 


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