Chief Justice of India, Justice Suryakant has said that ensuring long-term cybersecurity requires treating citizen education as an essential component. He was addressing the inaugural session of a three-day National Conference on “Cyber Security-Awareness, Protection and Inclusive Access to Justice” held at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur yesterday evening.

Justice Suryakant stated that cybersecurity is a collective commitment and that the government, judiciary, and society must work together to fulfill this resolve. He said that the digital revolution has provided immense conveniences, making governance, services, and communication smoother than ever before. However, its misuse has become a major challenge. He emphasized that cybersecurity is not only about protecting bank accounts but also about safeguarding institutional trust. He expressed confidence that the judiciary would leave no stone unturned in fulfilling its role in addressing this threat and eliminating it from the country.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that with the expansion of technology in the digital era, new challenges of cybercrime have also emerged. The most effective shield against this is public awareness. He announced that special cyber courts will be established in the state to ensure strict control over cybercrime. The Chief Minister also said that the three new laws implemented by the Central Government are being effectively enforced in Rajasthan as well.

During the programme, the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority launched the online mediation and Lok Adalat platform “E-Samadhan,” and released a handbook on mediation.