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Pritam & Pedro: Teaching Online Safety to Indian Youth
23 Jul
Summary
- A series named Pritam and Pedro is driving cyber-safety awareness.
- It targets thousands of schools and educational institutions in India.
- The initiative combats cyberbullying and online exploitation among children.
A new initiative is utilizing the series Pritam and Pedro to promote cyber-safety awareness in numerous Indian schools and educational institutions. This effort is particularly timely given that children in India are reported to spend an average of four hours online daily, with a significant percentage experiencing cyberbullying or online exploitation.
Pritam and Pedro addresses critical issues such as cybercrime, digital privacy, and responsible online conduct through its narrative. The series also emphasizes themes of empathy, resilience, and digital kindness, aiming to equip students to stand against online harassment.
Produced by Rajkumar Hirani Films and available on JioHotstar, the series is positioned as a resource for parents and educators. Collaborations with platforms like EducationWorld and the DAV United network are facilitating classroom screenings and workshops to integrate these vital online safety lessons into the curriculum.
