S. Suresh Kumar, Commissioner of School Education, stated on Sept 21 that digital devices play an important role in this age of technology.

Mr. Suresh Kumar, speaking after releasing posters and modules developed by organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI), with which the School Education Department is collaborating for the implementation of various initiatives, said that technology was a double-edged sword and that students should be trained in proper and balanced use of smart phones, tabs, and social media.

In light of the rising number of cybercrimes, he advised students to avoid excessive use of social media and to avoid being influenced by fake news.

Director of School Education P. Parvathy, WHO India representative Tran Minh Nhu Nguyen, WHO National Programme Officer Sophia Lonappan, VHAI Chief Executive Bhavana B. Mukhopadhyay, VHAI National Programme Officer Nancy Preet Kaur, and others were present.