Telangana CM orders for comprehensive online safety network for children
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has ordered the creation of a comprehensive online safety framework to protect children from cyber threats. The initiative emphasizes parental involvement and better access to justice for cybercrime victims.
Why it matters
As cyber threats against minors increase, state-level legal and educational frameworks are becoming essential for digital safety.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday (October 3, 2026) directed all departments of the State government concerned to prepare a comprehensive online safety framework for children in consultation with the High Court and State Legal Services Authority (SLSA).
“My government is committed in giving full support to SLSA so that they would take the good work to every district and village,” the Chief Minister said delivering inaugural address at the south zone regional conference on ‘Enhancing Access to Justice for Children in Cyber Space’ in Hyderabad. The Chief Minister said parents must be involved in enhancing cyber safety of children.
“Parents must be part of the dialogue. Every child and parent should know 1930 (cybercrime helpline) and 1098 (child helpline),” Mr. Reddy said. He suggested to parents to speak to their respective children to find out what the latter were doing on internet.
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