The Nagaland Cyber Tour 2026, undertaken by MMB Cyber School in close collaboration with Nagaland Police, concluded in Kohima after covering all 17 districts of Nagaland. Conducted in two phases from July 31 to October 23, the initiative reached 6,500+ individuals across 50 educational institutions and five community-level engagements.
The statewide initiative focused on strengthening awareness of cybercrime, online financial fraud, phishing, identity theft, cyberbullying, misinformation, fraudulent employment and scholarship offers, digital privacy and responsible internet use. Through interactive sessions and practical examples, participants were encouraged to recognise suspicious online activities, safeguard personal information and adopt preventive measures against emerging cyber threats.
The first phase commenced on July 31 at Baptist Higher Secondary School, Tseminyu, and concluded on August 14. The educational institutions covered included Baptist Higher Secondary School, Tseminyu; St. John Higher Secondary School, Holy Angel School, 3rd NAP High School, Baptist Thangyen Higher Secondary School, Wela Foundation School and Trinity Academy in Tuensang; Christian Higher Secondary School, Noklak; Government Higher Secondary School, Shamator; Agape Higher Secondary School, Kiphire; Christian Higher Secondary School, Meluri; and Highland High School, Satakha.
The second phase commenced on September 21 at Union Christian School, Pfutsero, and concluded on October 23 at Loyola School, Kohima. The institutions covered included Union Christian School, Tewelhi Medo Tyrannus School, Government Higher Secondary School, Baptist School and Chakhesang Mission Higher Secondary School in Pfutsero; Christian Home School, Royal Foundation Higher Secondary School and Holy Child School in Phek; Isaiah Ability School, Grace School, Government Higher Secondary School, Fernbrook School, Bailey Baptist College and Mount Tiyi College in Wokha; Jubilee Memorial College, People’s College and Jubilee Memorial School in Mokokchung; Yingli College and Good Shepherd School in Longleng; Government Higher Secondary School A, Government Higher Secondary School C, Government Higher Secondary School D, Mon Vale College, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kongjong Higher Secondary School, St. John Higher Secondary School and Police Unit School in Mon; PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and Government High School, Zuheshe, in Niuland; Pranab College, Shemrock School and ICFAI University in Dimapur; Baptist Higher Secondary School and All Saints Higher Secondary School in Peren; and Vineyard School, Oriental College, Azedon School and Loyola School in Kohima.
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Apart from educational institutions, the tour extended cyber safety awareness to community settings through five engagements, including Thang Students’ Union Library cum Tuition Centre and SP Conference Hall in Noklak, Yimkhiung Tribal Complex in Shamator, Children Home in Satakha, and a stakeholder awareness session involving police personnel and civil society representatives in Mon District.
These engagements addressed cyber safety concerns affecting different sections of society, particularly fraudulent financial schemes, impersonation, suspicious communications, digital arrest scams, deceptive online offers and the protection of personal and banking information. The sessions also highlighted the role of parents, community leaders and local organisations in promoting awareness and encouraging the timely reporting of cybercrime.
The statewide outreach received extensive coordination and assistance from Nagaland Police, under
the guidance and encouragement of Rupin Sharma, IPS, Director General of Police, Nagaland, and Sandeep M Tamgadge, IPS, Additional Director General of Police. The cooperation of Superintendents of Police, district police authorities and personnel, together with the support of participating educational institutions, local authorities and community representatives, contributed significantly to the conduct of the initiative across the State.
Guided by the message, “Think. Verify. Protect.”, the awareness sessions emphasised the importance of exercising caution before responding to unfamiliar online communications, verifying information and digital transactions, protecting confidential information and seeking assistance through appropriate reporting channels.
The conclusion of the Nagaland Cyber Tour 2026 underscores the importance of sustained cyber safety education and public awareness. Building on the initiative, future collaborative efforts will seek to expand outreach to diverse sections of society through targeted awareness programmes addressing emerging cyber threats, strengthening digital literacy and fostering a safer, more informed and responsible digital environment across Nagaland.
