The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the Central government has initiated the Cyber Surakshit Bharat project to enhance cybersecurity. This guide covers the program's goals, schedules, capacity, intended participants, curriculum, corporate partners, and core pillars. Furthermore, we provide details for interested applicants on how to register, nomination deadlines, and the online application procedure for the Cyber Surakshit Bharat mission.
Overview of the Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative 2026
Here is the background on the Cyber Surakshit Bharat project. Digital India remains a cornerstone of national progress. Given the rise in digital threats, cyber safety has become a top priority. To bolster India's cybersecurity framework and support the Prime Minister's 'Digital India' vision, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched this program in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and various industry experts.
Deep Dive Training for CISOs
The Cyber Surakshit Bharat program is designed to spread security awareness, enhance professional skills, and assist government departments in building resilient IT infrastructures.
Intended Participants
This training is aimed at the following professionals from Central and State/UT governments, subordinate agencies, public sector banks, insurance firms, and police/security technical wings:
- Appointed Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs),
- CTOs, members of technical/PMU teams, and personnel tasked with monitoring IT system security within their organizations.
Batch Capacity
Each session under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat program is limited to a maximum of 50 attendees.