With reference to the CLICK initiative in Kerala, consider the following statements: 1. The initiative is supported by the Higher Education department to counter online frauds. 2. The initiative was launched to combat over 10,000 cybercrime cases reported last year. 3. The initiative aims to establish cyber defence centres in 250 degree colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Kerala plans cyber defence centres in 250 degree colleges to combat 50,000 cases

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims· 1 November 2026

Cybersecurity and community-led initiatives: a relevant GS3 and Science & Technology case study.

Why in news

Kerala's Home Minister inaugurated the CLICK initiative to establish cyber defence centres in 250 degree colleges to combat the 50,000+ cybercrime cases reported last year.

Background

The Community Led Initiative for Cyber Resilient Keralam (CLICK) aims to establish cyber defence centres in 250 degree colleges. The initiative is supported by the Higher Education department to counter online frauds.

Facts for Prelims

FactOver 50,000 cybercrime cases were registered in Kerala last year.
FactCLICK initiative targets the establishment of cyber defence centres in 250 degree colleges.
PostRamesh Chennithala is the Home Minister of Kerala.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the CLICK initiative in Kerala, consider the following statements:

The initiative is supported by the Higher Education department to counter online frauds.
The initiative was launched to combat over 10,000 cybercrime cases reported last year.
The initiative aims to establish cyber defence centres in 250 degree colleges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: Over 50,000 cybercrime cases were reported last year.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of community-led initiatives and educational institutions in strengthening India's cyber security framework against rising online fraud.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Institutional synergy: Coordination between Higher Education and Home Departments for cyber-vigilance
Awareness gap: Addressing the lack of cyber-hygiene among students and the general public
Infrastructure deficit: Need for specialized cyber-defence labs in rural and semi-urban educational hubs

Keywords: Cyber Resilience · Community-led Initiative · Cybercrime Prevention · Digital Literacy · Public-Private Partnership

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