Mumbai: Restaurateur and philanthropist Neeti Goel unveiled WHT NOW’s Student Cybersecurity Training Programme, announcing a mission to train more than 10 lakh students across 4,000 schools in Maharashtra. The unveiling took place during her Diwali celebration at Keiba, Mahalaxmi, bringing together representatives from government, law enforcement, entertainment and philanthropy.
The occasion was graced by Akshat Khetan, Co-founder, WHT NOW; Yashaswi Yadav, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber; renowned actor Sonu Sood; Ranjeet Singh Deol, Secretary, School Education, Government of Maharashtra; Sanjay Singh, UNICEF; and renowned philanthropist Manju Lodha and whos who of Mumbais social circuit, Malti Jain President of Public Relations at DCW Limited was also present.
The programme seeks to equip students with practical knowledge to recognise online threats, protect personal information and navigate digital platforms responsibly. Its proposed training framework focuses on issues such as cyberbullying, online fraud, social media safety and responsible digital behaviour, encouraging students to become informed and confident digital citizens.
As part of the initiative, WHT NOW has initiated the process of establishing a formal tie-up with UNICEF, aimed at strengthening efforts towards children’s online safety and digital awareness. The proposed association’s scope and implementation framework will be developed through further discussions.
For Akshat Khetan, Co-founder of WHT NOW, the initiative represents a commitment to making cybersecurity education accessible to students at scale. Its mission places prevention and practical learning at the centre of efforts to help young people identify risks and respond responsibly.
By unveiling the programme during the Diwali gathering, Neeti Goel brought a meaningful social purpose to the celebrations—extending the spirit of protection and collective responsibility to children’s digital lives.
With the message “Aware. Alert. Cyber Safe.”, WHT NOW aims to bring together schools, institutions and community stakeholders to help build a safer digital future for students across Maharashtra.
