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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Orders Child Online Safety Framework, Emphasizes Rehabilitation
- •Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy directed officials to create a comprehensive Child Online Safety Framework to protect children from cybercrimes and ensure access to justice.
- •The framework will be developed in consultation with the Telangana High Court and Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TGSLSA).
- •CM Reddy urged parents to be curious, not judgmental, about their children's online activities and highlighted helpline numbers 1930 (cybercrime) and 1098 (child assistance).
- •He emphasized that justice for children involves not only conviction but also rehabilitation and restoring their dignity, stating, "Justice is not only about conviction. It is about restoration."
- •During the event, Revanth Reddy also launched the TGSLSA Freedom from Bonded Labour – Legal Aid, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-integration Scheme, 2026.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to draft a comprehensive Child Online Safety Framework to protect children from cybercrimes and ensure access to justice. This framework is being prepared in consultation with the Telangana High Court and the Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TGSLSA).
The Chief Minister urged parents and children to be aware of helpline numbers 1930 for cybercrime and 1098 for child-related assistance. He also noted that the CybHER app is utilized to raise awareness among students and teachers, with students acting as cyber ambassadors.
During the conference, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched the TGSLSA Freedom from Bonded Labour – Legal Aid, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-integration Scheme, 2026. The initiative is designed to simplify reporting of bonded labour cases and build awareness about affected workers' rights.
