IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has completed training the first batch of Cyber Commandos, a specialized initiative aimed at equipping law enforcement officers across India with advanced cyber security techniques. 

The training will enable these Law Enforcement Officers to effectively tackle threats in the digital landscape.

The formal valedictory for the 37 Law Enforcement Officers trained by Pravartak was held at the IIT Madras campus today (1st April 2025) in the presence of Dr. Sandeep Mittal, IPS, ADGP (Cyber Crime Wing), Tamil Nadu, Dr. Shankar Ram, CEO and Mr. Balamurali Shankar, Chief Knowledge Officer, Pravartak, Prof. Mangala Sunder, Head, Digital Skills Academy, and other eminent dignitaries.

An initiative of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the ‘Cyber Commandos’ program is a critical step in bolstering India’s cyber defence capabilities. 

This specialized force will be at the forefront of defending the Nation against cyberattacks, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining digital sovereignty