Cyber Crimes - An Awareness Workshop

On 22nd March 2026 An Awareness Workshop was held at Hotel Fortune , Bhubaneswar at 4pm organised by UCCIL Ladies Forum and FICCI FLO.The Workshop was inaugurated by Dr Santosh Bala IPS Additional Director General Police cum Director Forensic, Government of Odisha.The Workshop was started with a Welcome Address by Dr Bharati Behera President UCCIL Ladies forum she welcomed the dignitaries and said Awareness on Cyber Crime is a necessity for All and Ladies in particular who are vulnerable and easily fall prey to Cyber Crimes.

Speaking on the occasion Mrs Pragya paramita Mishra Chairman FICCI FLO emphasized on Awareness on the Cyber Crime is a necessity and she stated that Women Entrepreneurs in particular should be cautious in day to day business transactions and also children should not be given Smart phone and if given necessary precautions to be taken

Shri Tareni Prasad Mohanty Additional Director UCCIL stated about some vital incidents where he himself was prey of Cyber Crime and also narrated about a recent incident where his friend fell into the prey of Hackers .He appreciated that such Awareness Workshops are absolutely necessary

Speaking on the Workshop Dr Prabodh Mohanty President UCCIL first of all appreciated that such a workshop was arranged in such a juncture when it is an absolute necessity.He emphasized that Awareness amongst ladies and elderly persons is an absolute necessity since they become soft targets .He stated for those who are in business awareness about different types of Cyber Crimes designed and their modus operendi is an absolute necessity.He narrated about an recent incident where his smart phone was hacked and he himself had to undergo a difficult situation

The Chief Guest of the Occasion Dr Santosh Bala IPS ADG CUM Director Forensic Laboratory, Government of Odisha stated that in this time Cyber Crime is rapampant in different circles.She said Women in particular should be absolutely aware about how to tackle different types of Cyber Crimes committed she elaborated on different examples she has come across.She cautioned the ladies not to give smart phone completely to children particularly below the age of 18 years and if at all they are to be given they should be given within a time limit and in front of their parents.She stated Parents should themselves restrain from using Social media all the time and should engage the children in other activities like painting, Music or Dance and many other activities like games and sports .She emphasized that Social media is an platform where most of the Cyber Crimes are committed.She appreciated the initiative taken by UCCIL LADIES FORUM for organising such an useful workshop

She was later felicitated by with momento by both President UCCIL Ladies forum and Chairman FICCI FLO

After the Innagural session the Awareness Workshop on Cyber Crime was conducted by Dr Lingaraj Sethi Certified Police Trainer on Cyber Crime .He spoke on different types and patterns of Cyber Crimes and also different ways and means to take precautions and Preventive action on the Crimes committed and also usage of different apps of the Government of India to prevent Cyber Crimes .He practically demonstrated in Smart phone of participants on these precautionary measures

More than 70 Ladies from both UCCIL and FICCI FLO Participated along with representatives from different renowned NGO s led by ladies in particular like Support

The Workshop ended with Vote of Thanks by Mrs Reeta Patnaik Secretary UCCIL Ladies forum.Mrs Swarnabala Samal Vice President UCCIL Ladies forum and Mrs Pranati Parida played key roles in organising this Awareness Workshop.Overall Coordination of Organising this Awareness Workshop on Cyber Crime was coordinated by Dr Sanjeev Mahapatra Hony Secretary UCCIL

Special Thanks to Shri Tareni Prasad Mohanty Additional Director UCCIL for sponsoring the Awareness Workshop on Cyber Crime in his Hotel Fortune.