Akancha Srivastava Foundation
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| Founder | Akancha Srivastava |
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| Founded at | Maharashtra |
| Type | Public Cyber Safety or Public Safety |
| Registration no. | U93090MH2017NPL301263 |
| Legal status | Not-For-Profit |
| Purpose | Impact, Education & Social change |
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| Website | akanchasrivastava |
Akancha Srivastava Foundation is an 80G certified, non-profit organization established in 2017 by Akancha Srivastava.[1] The Foundation works across India to promote cyber safety education and digital empowerment.[2]
Akancha Srivastava Foundation was established in 2017 to address the urgent national need for structured cyber safety education and digital literacy. Since then, the Foundation has built one of India’s largest grassroots movements in this domain.[1] It has conducted over 1,000 workshops across schools, colleges, universities, and professional institutions, reaching millions of students, parents, educators, and working professionals.[3]
The Foundation has formally collaborated with multiple state police departments across India to develop training modules, conduct joint awareness drives, and assist in complaint redressal mechanisms. It has also trained members of the Indian Army in cyber awareness and digital forensics.[4] Senior educators and government officials, including IAS officers, have supported and contributed to the Foundation’s programs, making it a significant force in institutional cyber safety education.[5]
Activities
Akancha Srivastava Foundation works to address the cyber threats including cyber harassment,[6] cyber stalking,[7] Cyberbullying[8] cyber grooming, morphing, blackmail,[9] Voyeurism, online impersonation, financial crimes, deepfakes, and digital detention.[10]
The Foundation operated a 24x7 helpline that was recognized and supported by police departments across several Indian states, providing real-time assistance to individuals in distress.[11]
Campaign & Awareness
AI-Powered Digital Assistant
It was launched in 2018 and developed in collaboration with Haptik, this AI-driven tool was designed to educate users about various forms of cyber threats.[12][13][14]
Workshops
Conducted in schools, colleges, and professional spaces, these sessions have focused on digital hygiene, safe internet practices, and awareness of cyber laws and citizen rights.[3][5]