Media Release
Mangaluru, May 16: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), regional office Bengaluru in association with St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, organised a ‘Consumer Awareness Programme’ which includes sessions by experts on ‘Telecom Rights & Privileges’ and ‘Cybercrime/Cybertheft’ on May 15 for the benefits of students and faculties. The main objective of this programme was to safeguard the consumer interests and create consumer awareness. TRAI organises Consumer Outreach Programmes across the country to meet this objective.
The event began at the Kalam Auditorium, AB-II. Brajendra Kumar, regional head and advisor, regional office, TRAI, Bengaluru was the chief guest for the event. His talk on ‘Telecom Rights and Privileges’ highlights the legal and regulatory entitlements granted to telecommunication service providers. It emphasises the balance between facilitating network expansion and respecting public and private property rights.
Additionally, the discussion addresses how governments and regulators safeguard consumer interests while ensuring fair competition among telecom operators. He has also gave information about the benefits of 'TRAI DND 3.0' app.
Dr Rio D’Souza, principal, SJEC graced the occasion. In his address, he overviewed the essential of cyber security for protecting sensitive data, personal information, and critical infrastructure from unauthorized access, theft, or damage. In an increasingly digital world, strong cyber security helps individuals, businesses, and governments defend against various threats.
Maruthi, inspector of police, cybercrime police station, Mangaluru, delivered a talk on ‘Cybercrime/Cybertheft’. In his session he gave valuable inputs on cybercrime which will help consumers to understand the risks and precautions they must take in this digital age.
K Muralidhara, senior research officer, TRAI, Bengaluru welcomed the gathering. K V Shivaprasad, senior research officer, TRAI, Bengaluru was also present on the occasion.
The event was coordinated by Sunith Kumar T, assistant professor, department of Computer Applications. Nishmitha J compered the event. A total of 320 participants registered and attended the session.