Government Schemes and Policy · 29 March 2026
NCW and Truecaller launch TrueCyberSakhi Digital Safety Toolkit to enhance Women's Online Security
Exam-focused facts from the 29 March 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) and Truecaller launched a nationwide Women’s Digital Safety Awareness Initiative on 25 March 2026 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi.
- The collaboration introduced an interactive digital safety resource titled TrueCyberSakhi: A Digital Safety Toolkit, Created for Her, to equip women with practical knowledge for navigating online spaces.
- The toolkit features interactive modules, quizzes, and self-assessment tools covering digital safety concerns such as spam, phishing, impersonation, harassment, and financial fraud.
- Truecaller has verified the NCW 24x7 helpline number on its Government Directory Service (GDS) to enhance the authenticity and visibility of the official support channel.
- The NCW is an autonomous statutory body established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, to protect and promote the rights of women.
- The initiative aims to strengthen pathways to institutional redressal by providing clear guidance on how women can access the NCW 24x7 helpline in cases of digital harm.
- The partnership includes a coordinated digital and social media awareness campaign to promote responsible digital participation and safer communication habits.