Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula, successfully organised a special awareness programme for parents on ‘Cyber Safety and Digital Wellbeing’ on November 23, 2025. Renowned Cyber Security Expert, Dr. Rakshit Tandon, who has been a prominent contributor to India’s digital safety movement through his extensive nationwide awareness campaigns, conducted the session.
The initiative was designed exclusively for parents of students from Nursery to Class 8. To ensure maximum participation and meaningful engagement, the workshop was conducted in three separate slots from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The objective of the programme was to equip parents with essential knowledge and practical strategies to help their children navigate the rapidly evolving digital world safely and responsibly. Dr. Tandon emphasized the significance of responsible online behaviour, the correct use of privacy settings, identification of cyber threats, and maintaining a healthy balance between technology use and family well-being.
During the session, parents were sensitised to various digital risks such as cyberbullying, online fraud, excessive gaming, social media challenges, and exposure to inappropriate content. Practical, easy-to-implement guidelines were shared to help parents supervise, guide, and mentor their children’s online presence with trust, empathy, and open communication.
As a meaningful gesture symbolising environmental responsibility, Dr. Rakshit Tandon planted a tree on the school campus, reaffirming a shared commitment to nurturing a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future.
The school Principal, Ms Gulshan Kaur, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Tandon for his valuable insights and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to fostering a safe, responsible, and informed digital culture among students. She assured parents that Bhavan Vidyalaya will continue to take proactive steps toward nurturing vigilant and digitally aware young citizens.