07th March 2023, Nagpur: Quick Heal, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, as part of its corporate social responsibility through its foundation hosted the ‘Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha Awards’ in Nagpur. The ceremony recognized the outstanding efforts of participating universities, teachers, and students in raising awareness of cyber safety, particularly among marginalized communities in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Ms. Anupama Katkar, Chairperson of the Quick Heal Foundation, and academic representatives from the six participating institutions were present to distribute the awards.

The awards ceremony was organized at Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur. Volunteering institutions from the region include the Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur, Seth Kesarimal Porwal College, Kamptee, Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola, Sudha Sureshbhai Maniyar College, Nagpur, and J. M. Patel College, Bhandara. The ceremony was attended by more than 140 volunteers from the participating institutions.

Separate award categories were established to recognize the accomplishments of colleges, teachers, and students. The winners under each category were determined based on information provided by the colleges on their active involvement in the ‘Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha’ program, including their actions, activities, and outreach efforts. A dedicated voting page was set up on the Quick Heal Foundation website, featuring video clips of the nominated performances.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Anupama Katkar, Chairperson, Quick Heal Foundation and Chief of Operational Excellence, Quick Heal Technologies Limited, said, “I would like to congratulate all the winners for taking a step towards securing many futures by spreading education on cyber safety. Their eagerness to learn, enhance and share knowledge is commendable. We, at Quick Heal through our foundation, believe that cyber education is critical in today’s world, and we are delighted to see the enthusiasm shown by the educational institutions, teachers, and students to make the ‘Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha’ initiative a grand success. We appreciate their commitment to making our digital world safer and more secure, and wholeheartedly thank all our partners for being a part of this crucial endeavor.”