Varun Arjun University (VAU), Shahjahanpur, organised an expert-led interactive session on “CyberSafety – Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence” on 30 October 2026 at Varun Arjun Medical College and Rohilkhand Hospital, under its National Education Policy (NEP) SAARTHI Cell.
The guest speaker, Mr. Mohan Dev Sharma, Sub-Inspector and In-charge, Surveillance Cell, Shahjahanpur, highlighted cyber threats, including online financial fraud, cyberbullying and digital misuse. He discussed preventive measures, safe online practices, cybercrime reporting procedures, digital investigation and legal penalties. He urged students to remain vigilant and report cybercrimes promptly. He also proposed establishing a Cybercrime Help Desk at the institution.
Students and faculty members from Varun Arjun Medical College and Rohilkhand Hospital, Varun Arjun College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Forensic Sciences and Varun Arjun College of Management actively participated. Mr. Prabhat, another member of the Surveillance Cell, was also present.
The programme received encouragement from Dr. Keshav Kumar Agrawal, Chancellor; Dr. Ashok Kumar Agrawal, Pro-Chancellor; and Dr. Kiran Agrawal, Vice-Chancellor, VAU, and Dr. Lata Agrawal, Vice-Chancellor, Bareilly International University.
Dr. (Col.) Ravindra Nath Shukla, Principal and Dean, VAMC and RH, addressed the students and emphasised digital awareness and responsible online behaviour. Dr. Hanumant Bobade, Controller of Examinations, also graced the occasion.
Dr. Poornima S. Bhat, Professor, ENT and Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, coordinated the programme, while Mr. Giriraj Kirtee, final-year MBBS student and NEP SAARTHI Cell student representative, compered the session.
The initiative reaffirmed the University’s commitment to digital awareness, responsible technology use and student safety.