Agartala – The Tripura government on Tuesday unveiled its first-ever Cyber Security Policy, 2025, a framework aimed at protecting the state’s IT and ICT systems while bolstering institutional mechanisms, public-private collaboration, and capacity-building in the cyber domain.
Unveiled at Agartala’s Pragnya Bhavan by S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the policy seeks to ensure that government data, digital infrastructure, and citizen services remain secure and resilient amid an increasingly hostile cyber environment.
“The most important aspect of the Tripura Cyber Security Policy is to protect the citizens of Tripura from potential cyberattacks and ensure that data stays safe,” Krishnan said, calling the initiative a “significant move” toward digital trust and accountability.
Cybersecurity Beyond Compliance
Tripura’s policy aligns with India’s broader national cybersecurity vision but emphasizes local implementation. Officials said it provides actionable guidelines for state departments, public-sector enterprises, and private institutions to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber incidents.
Krishnan noted that the Ministry is also pushing for data verification and authenticity protocols to prevent breaches arising from unverified sources—an issue increasingly tied to cyber fraud, misinformation, and privacy leaks.
National Integration Through ‘Cyber Bharat Setu’
The policy launch coincided with a workshop under the National Cyber Security Exercise titled “Cyber Bharat Setu: Bridging States, Securing Bharat.” The initiative, led by MeitY, aims to improve coordination among state governments, enhance incident response mechanisms, and build cyber resilience across India.
The workshop included expert-led sessions, simulated drills, and scenario-based exercises designed to test how quickly and effectively institutions could respond to complex cyberattacks.
Northeast’s Emerging Role in Digital Governance
Tripura’s proactive step underscores a growing realization among northeastern states that digital security is foundational to governance, economic growth, and public trust. With rising cases of online scams, data leaks, and ransomware attempts across India, states like Tripura are positioning themselves as models of preparedness and inter-agency cooperation.
Officials hinted that future measures would include a state-level Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-Tripura), digital literacy campaigns, and cybersecurity curricula in higher education.
