Patna: In a pioneering step towards tackling cybercrime in Bihar, schoolgirls across the state will soon take on the mantle of brand ambassadors and educators, spearheading a digital literacy campaign aimed at protecting their communities from online fraud.
With cyber fraud cases on the rise in the state, the Bihar Education Project, in collaboration with SCERT and UNICEF, has launched a scheme to train girls from Classes 9 to 12 to act as peer educators. These students will not only raise awareness about cyber safety but will also monitor digital literacy initiatives at the block level.
Ten resource persons, trained at the state level on June 26 and June 27 , will now begin visiting districts across Bihar to train two selected girls from each school. Starting in July, these students will undergo an intensive programme that includes modules on media awareness, online communication, safe digital practices, and content creation.
“This initiative is not just about cyber safety, but about creating informed, responsible digital citizens,” said one of the state-level trainers. “These girls will play a dual role — as educators in their schools and as monitors at the block level.”
Training will include practical skills such as identifying reliable online sources, using email and video conferencing tools effectively, and understanding the ethical use of digital platforms. The broader curriculum will also extend to issues such as digital citizenship and online etiquette.
In a bid to broaden the scope of the programme, awareness campaigns will also address drug abuse prevention in schools.
