• Dr. B. Sravanthi

The Soul of India Lives In Its Villages - Mahatma Gandhi. 65% of the country’s population is residing in rural India safety and security is the primary concerns for every community in the era of digital technology replaced the traditional form of crimes to Cyber crimes the increasing cases of Cybercrimes ringing the alarm to urgent need for the crime security public awareness and strict regulatory measures for the same. Rural India is experiencing a rapid expansion of internet connectivity with new opportunities for communication commerce and education while utilising these are opportunities rural people are subjected to Cybercrimes due to lack of basic digital literacy cyber security awareness. The lack of digital literacy among the rural communities is the primary factor for their vulnerability. As per digital empowerment foundation states that more than 90% of Indians lack basic digital literacy. The gap between growing internet usage and lack of awareness creates a platform for Cybercrimes and posing challenges to overcome. To handle these challenges it is necessary to implement robust digital literacy programs at the grassroots levels like awareness campaigns and sensitizing the villages regarding cyber security measures, preventive practices and reporting mechanisms. In addition to it legislative framework is needed for the protection of rural communities from Cybercrimes.

Cyber Crimes, Cyber Security, Digital Technology, Digital Literacy, Rural Communities.

"From Field to Firewalls: Strengthening Cyber Security in Rural Communities", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.153-156, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGU06027.pdf

"From Field to Firewalls: Strengthening Cyber Security in Rural Communities", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. pp153-156, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGU06027.pdf