Digital Literacy Awareness Week
13th - 17th July 2026
The NSS Cell of Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram organized a Digital Literacy Awareness Week from 13th to 17th July 2026 under the ATAL Schools Initiative. The week-long programme was organized with the objective of promoting digital literacy, cyber safety, responsible use of technology and digital citizenship among school students. The initiative focused on creating awareness about the safe, ethical and productive use of digital technologies in everyday life and education.
The programme was conducted across five schools in the Gurugram region, namely Royal Public Senior Secondary School, Gurugram; Govt.Senior Secondary School, Khentawas; Govt. Senior Secondary School, Patli; Divine Dale International School, Pataudi; and M. D. Senior Secondary School, Mankrola. Through a series of interactive awareness sessions, demonstrations, discussions and quizzes, students were introduced to various aspects of the digital ecosystem.
The inaugural programme was conducted on 13th July 2026 at Royal Public Senior Secondary School, Gurugram and was coordinated by Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr.Vaishali Dixit and Prof.Sanjyoti Jain, Programme Officers of the DCE NSS Units. The session covered digital literacy, cyber security, safe internet practices, data privacy and protection from cyber threats, digital tools and online learning platforms. Students also participated in discussions on the role of Artificial Intelligence, digital innovation and emerging technologies in education.
On 14th July 2026, the programme continued at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Khentawas, where Dr.Vaishali Dixit, Dr.AnupamDalal and Dr. Ashok Kumar coordinated the session. The programme emphasized the growing role of Artificial Intelligence and digital innovation in education and encouraged students to explore technology as a tool for learning and personal development.
The session held at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Patli on 15th July 2026 focused on practical aspects of cyber security, including secure password practices, digital payment safety, online fraud prevention and responsible use of social media. On 16th July 2026, the programme was conducted at Divine Dale International School, Pataudi, where students were sensitized about responsible internet usage, personal data protection, password security and digital ethics.
The final session was organized on 17th July 2026 at M. D. Sr. Sec. School, Mankrola. The concluding programme emphasized digital citizenship, cyber safety, digital payments and prevention of online fraud. Students were encouraged to use digital resources responsibly and develop safe and informed online practices.
Interactive quizzes formed an integral part of the awareness programme and encouraged active participation among students. The quiz winners included Mayank, Payal, Shivani, Prateek, Anamika and Yogesh at Khentawas; Amarjeet, Vandana and Varsha from Class 10th at Patli; Nishika, Ishaan, Sonika and Pusp Singh from Class 12th at Pataudi; and Bharat, Hitesh and Kashish from Class 12th at Mankrola.
The week-long initiative successfully reached hundreds of school students, enhancing their awareness of cyber safety, digital responsibility and emerging technologies. The enthusiastic participation of students and faculty members reflected the relevance and impact of the programme. The principals, teachers and students of the participating schools appreciated the efforts of the NSS Cell in promoting digital awareness and responsible technology adoption.
The Digital Literacy Awareness Week reaffirmed the commitment of Dronacharya College of Engineering towards community engagement and social responsibility. The initiative contributed towards empowering young learners with the knowledge and confidence required to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly and effectively.