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NEW DELHI: Highlighting the growing challenge of online crimes against women and children, home secretary Govind Mohan on Friday exhorted the law enforcement agencies to ensure prompt and coordinated response to such cases while also urging the information technology (IT) intermediaries to adhere to all legal provisions meant to secure the digital space for women and children. Addressing the inaugural session of the national dialogue on ‘online crimes against women and children’ (OCWC) organised here by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Mohan asked the states and UTs to strengthen their institutional capacities and develop robust, specialised units and dedicated response mechanisms to ensure timely investigation, victim support and swift action against the perpetrators.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel says struck over 200 targets in Iran; drone hits residential apartment in Beirut’About to surrender’: Trump makes big claim on Iran, says US ‘got rid of a cancer threatening us all’2 Indians killed, 10 injured in Iranian drone attack in Oman, says MEAThe event intends to bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening coordinated mechanisms to prevent and effectively respond to online crimes targeting women and children. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of home minister Amit Shah, government of India remains committed to strengthening institutional mechanisms and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure a safe, secure, and dignified digital environment for women and children across the country,” the ministry said in a statement on Friday.Discussions held during the dialogue dwelt on the emerging trends and patterns in online crimes against women and children; strengthening investigative frameworks and digital forensics capabilities; improving victim support and reporting mechanisms; enhancing coordination with digital platforms for timely removal of harmful content; and promoting multi-stakeholder collaboration for prevention, awareness and enforcement.Addressing the gathering, Mohan called upon all stakeholders to work collectively towards ensuring a safe and secure digital ecosystem.The national dialogue provides a platform for knowledge exchange, sharing of best practices, and collective deliberation on building a coordinated national strategy to address the evolving challenges posed by online crimes in the digital environment.The inauguration also marked the launch of master trainers induction programme in the states/UTs on online crimes against women and children, aimed at creating a national pool of trained officers to lead capacity-building initiatives in their respective states and UTs. The programme seeks to equip selected officers with specialized knowledge, investigative techniques, and best practices required to address emerging cyber threats targeting women and children. These officers will further train law enforcement personnel at the state and district levels, thereby strengthening the country’s response framework to such crimes.Participating in the national dialogue on Friday were senior officials of the state and UT law enforcement agencies, representatives from concerned ministries and departments of the government of India, social media intermediaries, internet service providers, academia, civil society organizations, legal experts, and student representatives.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC Bid To Meet President Murmu Gets Snubbed By Rashtrapati Bhavan After Protocol ControversyAs LPG Shortage Panic Spreads, Centre Urges Citizens Not To Hoard Cylinders And Opt For PNGMenstrual Leave Debate Explodes As Supreme Court Warns Of Hiring Bias Against Women’Glad India Taking Initiative’: Cong MP Shashi Tharoor Lauds PM Modi’s Outreach To Iran PresidentEAM Jaishankar Holds Fourth Call With Iran Foreign Minister Amid Rising Strait Of Hormuz Tensions‘Strait Of Hormuz Must Remain Closed’: Iran’s Supreme Leader; Trump To Back Mojtaba’s Assassination?India Negotiates Safe Passage For Tankers At Hormuz With Iran As Concerns Over LPG Supply IncreaseIndia Among 60 Nations Under New Trade Probe By Trump Administration Over Forced Labour ImportsIAF Chief AP Singh Takes Sortie In MiG-29 Fighter Jet, Reviews Combat Readiness At Adampur BasePM Modi Dials Iran President, Flags Indian Safety, Energy Supply Risks Amid Rising Gulf Tensions123Photostories5 luxury cars with massaging seats that make long drives relaxingEating too fast may be hurting your digestion and weight: Doctors explain the 20-minute ruleChefs share 5 tips which can make any boring meal super tasty7 Indian meals that require very little LPG to cook10 rich foods that provide more potassium than a banana8 most expensive fruits in the world and why they cost so much7 interesting ways to reuse cooked rice waterThe Ashok Kumar story: From reluctant debut in ‘Jeevan Naiya’ to historic success with ‘Kismet’7 most scenic coastal road trips in India you need to experience onceRs 139 crore project to widen Padi ROB into dual five-lane bridge: What we know123Hot PicksGold Price PredictionIndian RupeeStock Market TodayGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingPatrick MahomesBrittany Mahomes Net WorthWilt ChamberlainMovsar EvloevMichael BispingLPG Crisis IndiaMadison Pettis GirlfriendIran US WarIPL 2026 Chennai Super KingsMiddle East War