Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reaffirmed his government’s commitment to positioning the southern state as the leader in cyber safety during his address at the Cyber Security Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad on Tuesday. He highlighted the critical importance of digital safety and outlined plans for the SHIELD 2025 program.
CM Reddy praised the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, Cyberabad Police, and the Society for Cyberabad Security Council for organizing the event and said, “I am delighted to meet all police officers and cyber security experts who are working together to make Telangana number one in cyber safety.”
Addressing the growing threat of cybercrime, he shared statistics showing that cyber criminals swindled Rs 2,812 crore across the country last year, warning, “Cybercrime poses a significant threat to the country’s economy and its citizens.”
He also drew attention to the dangers of fake news and misinformation, emphasizing, “Fake news is another major threat today. Misinformation on social media is creating chaos in society.”
Discussing the state’s initiatives to tackle cybercrime, he said, “The state government is providing necessary resources and support to cyber experts and IT companies to develop a robust cyber security ecosystem.” He encouraged citizens to raise awareness about the 1930 cyber helpline, which operates 24/7, and highlighted that Telangana is one of the few states with a fully functional Cyber Security Bureau and a dedicated cybercrime helpline.
CM Reddy further mentioned the state’s proactive approach, stating, “Last year, we established seven new dedicated cyber crime police stations. Congratulations to DGP Dr Jitender and the Director of the Cyber Bureau for setting up these facilities, and to the TG-CSB team for successfully organizing this event. Let us all work together to make Telangana a cyber-safe state.”
Acknowledging the rapidly evolving nature of cyber threats, he stressed the importance of comprehensive strategies, saying, “Crime patterns are changing rapidly, and we must devise all necessary plans to counter them effectively.”
He also emphasized that Telangana is leading in cybercrime control but noted the need to strengthen the cybercrime wing further. “Preventing crime should be prioritized before focusing on arrests after the crime has occurred,” he added. Reiterating his concerns about fake news, he underscored the importance of curbing economic crimes and misinformation on social media.
