Hyderabad – The Cyberabad Police have launched a powerful initiative called ‘Suraksha Kavach’ to make schools safer and more aware of crucial safety issues. The plan is to form organized Safety Clubs in schools that focus on physical safety, cyber safety, substance abuse prevention, and road safety.
At an orientation event held on Monday at the Cyberabad Commissioner’s Office, Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty highlighted the need to teach children about safety and civic responsibility from an early age. He stressed that shaping children today builds responsible leaders for tomorrow.
The session was a joint effort between the Cyberabad Police and the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC). It brought together key officials including TGANB Director Sandeep Shandilya, DIG Abhishek Mohanty, SB DCP Sai Sri, SCSC General Secretary Ramesh Kaza, and Dr. Vanitha Datla, who leads the Children & Youth Safety Forum under SCSC. School principals and educators from across the region also participated.
The Suraksha Kavach project is built around four main safety areas: Physical, Cyber, Psychological, and Road Safety. The program encourages schools to talk openly about the dangers of drug use, online threats, emotional stress, and unsafe travel. Dr. Vanitha explained how Prahari Clubs and Suraksha Kavach can help create a safer and more supportive school environment for students.
Sandeep Shandilya, Director of TGANB, urged schools—both public and private—to take safety education seriously. He emphasized the importance of building students’ confidence to say “No” to drugs and stand up for themselves. He explained the harmful effects of drugs on the brain and body, particularly how they damage epithelial tissues and disrupt mental clarity.
Shandilya also spoke about the need for de-addiction centers, legal education through PECA 2019, and outreach programs to spread awareness. He invited students, teachers, and community members to become “Anti-Drug Soldiers” and take an active role in preventing substance abuse.
Students are encouraged to express their thoughts on safety through creative activities like essays, debates, street plays, and short films. Submissions can be sent to tganb.awarenessday@gmail.com.
The event ended with a lively discussion and a united promise from school leaders to put the discussed safety plans into action. For more details or to start a school safety club, contact CYSafety@scsc.in.
