Celebration of safer internet Day 2025

Report on Observance of Safer Internet Day 2025
GDC Pampore celebrated the Safer Internet Day today on 11 th February 2025 with due
reverence. The main event began with the opening remarks about the event by Dr. Shabir
Hussain Lone, Coordinator IQAC. About 39 participants which included teaching, non
teaching staff and students participated in the event. The program was organized by College
IQAC in compliance with the communication received from Higher Education Department.
The event was moderated by Dr Mohd Iqbal Malik – HOD Department of Islamic Studies.
The awareness lecture was delivered by Dr. Huzaifa Pandit, who officer who deliberated on
the topic, “The Essentials of Safe and Responsible Internet Use”. At the very first instance,
the resource person highlighted the importance and potential of Internet in various sectors
like Education, Economics, communication, connection and industry and other allied fields.
Moving ahead the resource person highlighted the risks and dangers associated with the use
of digital technology. He appraised the audience about various types of cyber security threats,
online scams and frauds. Next Dr. Huzaifa highlighted on the various measures required for
maintaining online privacy and security. He also deliberated upon various ways of finding the
Right Balance by Managing Screen Time and Digital Well-being. Towards the end of his talk,
the resource person highlighted the responsible use of Social Media together with the ways of
Combating Online Misinformation and Fake News. In the end he highlighted the ways of
becoming a responsible digital Citizen by promoting kindness and respect and by upholding
ethical standards and contributing to a better online world. The program served as awareness
cum training event for staff and students regarding Safe and Responsible Internet Usage.