Science TechnologyTuesday, 14 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/14-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
Reliance Foundation and C-DAC launch e-SafeHER to train one million rural women
The e-SafeHER programme was launched on April 13, 2026 to train one million rural women in cybersecurity under MeitY’s ISEA programme.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On April 13, 2026, Reliance Foundation and C-DAC Hyderabad launched the e-SafeHER cybersecurity awareness programme under MeitY’s ISEA framework to train one million women in rural India.
Key specifics
- The programme targets 10 lakh women, called Cyber Sakhis.
- Its full scale-up is targeted for 2029.
- The first rollout is planned in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
- It uses women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and a peer-led model.
- C-DAC Hyderabad develops multilingual training content while Reliance Foundation handles grassroots delivery.
Exam lens
Question type: cyber awareness scheme, implementing agencies, target group, states, year; TNPSC may ask the meaning of Cyber Sakhis and the year 2029 linked to scale-up.