MietY, NeGD, and NLIU signs MoU to implement an Online Capacity Building Programme:

National eGovernance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal signed an MoU at New Delhi on 30 September. 

Aim:

The MoU aims to implement an Online Capacity Building Programme on Cyber Law, Crime Investigation and Digital Forensics through NeGD Learning Management System (LMS). The increase in cybercrimes has posed a major challenge for the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA). 

The major objective of the programme is to enable Police Officers, State Cyber Cells, Law Enforcement Agencies, Prosecutors and Judicial Officers to acquire the requisite skills to deal with Cyber Forensics cases effectively according to the Indian Cyber Law. It should also adopt global best practices, standards, and guidelines. 

Provisions of MoU:

NeGD in collaboration with NLIU Bhopal has taken the initiative to offer 9 months Online PG Diploma Course in Cyber Law, Crime Investigation & Digital Forensics to 1000 officials. The courses will be offered through its Learning Management System (LMS).

The program will be implemented under the Digital India Programme.

To facilitate the course a Cyber Forensics Lab shall be set up in the premises of National Law University (NLU) Delhi.

In the future, other law schools/ universities like  National Law School of India University, Bangalore, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, etc.  will also be involved in the programme,

The law schools will provide the necessary faculty members, expertise and content for the virtual classes and development of e-content.  Upon successful completion of the course, the PG Diploma Certificate to the candidates will be awarded by NLIU, Bhopal.