Telangana CM orders for comprehensive online safety network for children

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on October 3, 2026, a comprehensive online safety framework for children in collaboration with the High Court and State Legal Services Authority (SLSA). The Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to supporting SLSA in implementing the framework across districts and villages.

Parents were urged to participate in discussions regarding cyber safety, and advised to familiarize themselves with the cybercrime helpline number 1930 and the child helpline number 1098. Reddy suggested parents to engage in conversations with their children about their online activities, offering them support, guidance, love, and understanding.

Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal highlighted the need for continuous legal support to prevent children from falling victim to cyber offenses and to facilitate their rehabilitation. The Chief Minister addressed concerns about children feeling guilty about being cyber crime victims, urging them to come forward and report instances of cyberbullying or cyber offenses.

The two-day conference, focusing on preventing online sexual exploitation and improving child-friendly justice and protection, was jointly organized by the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) and Telangana State Legal Services Authority. The event featured Supreme Court Justices Vikram Nath, P.S. Narasimha, R. Mahadevan, Alok Aradhe, Telangana High Court Chief Justice, Supreme Court judge designate Aparesh Kumar Singh, and High Court judge P. Sam Koshy.