Launch of S4C Dashboard
Strengthening India Digital Defence Through I4C: The Home Minister recently launched the State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) Dashboard under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The dashboard is designed to enhance coordination between states and central agencies in tackling cyber offences.
It provides real-time monitoring, data sharing, and analytical support to improve response mechanisms. The initiative reflects the government’s focus on strengthening India’s cyber security framework.
Establishment and Background
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The scheme was approved in 2018 and was formally dedicated to the nation in 2020.
I4C was created to provide a structured framework and ecosystem for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to deal with cybercrime in a coordinated and comprehensive manner. It acts as a central hub for cybercrime-related data, analysis, and capacity building.
Static GK fact: The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for internal security, border management, and disaster response in India.
Objectives of I4C
The primary objective of I4C is to function as the nodal point in India to curb cybercrime. It promotes cooperation among states, union territories, and central agencies.
Another critical focus is to strengthen the fight against cybercrimes targeting women and children. This includes monitoring online exploitation, financial frauds, and social media abuse.
Public awareness creation is also a major component. Campaigns are conducted to educate citizens about safe digital practices and reporting mechanisms.
Static GK Tip: Cybercrime cases in India are registered under provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, along with relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Institutional Mechanism
I4C operates through multiple verticals, including threat analytics, capacity building, research and development, and cybercrime reporting. The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal is integrated with its framework to allow citizens to report cyber offences online.
It also supports training programs for police personnel in areas such as digital forensics, cyber investigation, and evidence preservation. This improves conviction rates and strengthens legal enforcement.
The newly launched S4C Dashboard enhances data-driven governance by providing state-level coordination tools. It helps identify emerging trends, hotspots, and modus operandi patterns in cyber offences.
Significance for Internal Security
India has witnessed a rapid increase in digital transactions, social media use, and online services. With growing digital penetration, cyber threats have also expanded.
I4C plays a strategic role in ensuring that cybercrime is addressed systematically rather than through fragmented responses. It strengthens national security by building an integrated cybercrime management ecosystem.
The initiative supports the broader vision of Digital India, ensuring that technological advancement is matched with institutional safeguards.
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Strengthening India Digital Defence Through I4C:
| Topic | Detail |
| Organisation | Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Scheme Approval Year | 2018 |
| Dedicated to Nation | 2020 |
| Key Launch | State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre Dashboard |
| Main Aim | Coordinated and comprehensive action against cybercrime |
| Focus Areas | Women and child cyber protection, awareness, capacity building |
| Legal Support Framework | Information Technology Act, 2000 |
