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Protecting children and women highest priority of the Congress government, Revanth Reddy said
Speaking about the growing risks associated with the internet and artificial intelligence, the Chief Minister said technology has also increased children’s vulnerability to misinformation and cybercrime. File photo credit: PTI
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive Child Online Safety Framework to protect children from cybercrimes and ensure access to justice.
The framework will be prepared in consultation with the Telangana High Court and Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TGSLSA), A Revanth Reddy said while addressing the NALSA South Zone Regional Conference in Hyderabad on Saturday.
The conference, themed Justice for Children in Cyberspace, was attended by Supreme Court judges, Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Union Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other senior judicial officials.
The Chief Minister called for greater involvement of parents in the proposed framework and urged them to remain aware of their children’s online activities.
“Be curious, not judgemental,” he said, stressing that parents and children should know the helpline numbers 1930 for cybercrime and 1098 for child-related assistance.
Revanth Reddy said protecting women and children remains a top priority for the Telangana government. He highlighted the role of Bharosa Centres, Child Protection Units, Child Welfare Committees, Special Courts, SHE-Bharosa Cyber Labs, and Legal Services Authorities in providing support and protection.
He also said the CybHER app is being used to create awareness among students and teachers about online safety, with students being encouraged to act as cyber ambassadors.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to prepare a Child Online Safety Framework.
The framework will be prepared in consultation with the Telangana High Court and Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TGSLSA).
More than 3,000 Child Protection Officers have been trained so far.
Revanth Reddy launched the TGSLSA Freedom from Bonded Labour – Legal Aid, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-integration Scheme, 2026.
The CybHER app is being used to create awareness among students and teachers about online safety.
According to the CM, more than 3,000 Child Protection Officers have been trained so far, while the TGSLSA has partnered with the School Education Department to educate children about their legal rights.
Bonded labour scheme launched
During the event, Revanth Reddy launched the TGSLSA Freedom from Bonded Labour – Legal Aid, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-integration Scheme, 2026.
The scheme aims to simplify the reporting of bonded labour cases and create awareness about the rights of affected workers.
Speaking about the growing risks associated with the internet and artificial intelligence, the Chief Minister said technology has also increased children’s vulnerability to misinformation and cybercrime.
“Internet did not create these crimes, but it has made it easier to organise them on a global scale,” he said.
Revanth Reddy stressed that justice for children should focus not only on conviction but also on rehabilitation and restoring their dignity.
“Justice is not only about conviction. It is about restoration. It is about dignity. It is about giving back children their childhood,” he said.
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