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Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics (IGPP) is dedicated for public policy research and analysis.

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

Survey Launch: IGPP’s surveys on Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) abuse in India are now live.

Through these two surveys, we aim to better understand public awareness, lived experiences, reporting barriers, platform accountability, institutional responses and emerging digital harms.

*Survey A:* Public Awareness and Perception of NCII in India
*Survey B:* Understanding the Experiences of NCII Victims in India

Your participation can help strengthen research, inform policy discussions and support more meaningful approaches to combating NCII in India.

Scan the QR codes to participate or click on these links to fill the survey:
Survey A: https://t.co/7RflUB7o0U
Survey B: https://t.co/qPE624N7YV

To know more about us, visit: https://t.co/ZC960nUeMP

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#NCII #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights #CyberSafety #DigitalGovernance #Policy #OnlineHarms #Deepfakes #OnlineGenderedViolence #PlatformGovernance #DigitalSafety #IGPP

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

💡What does Meta’s new ‘13+’ content setting announced yesterday really mean for teen safety online?

On June 2, 2026, @Meta announced that its stricter '13+' content settings will now apply by default to all users under 18 across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally. These settings cannot be changed unless allowed by a parent.

Whether it effectively addresses the issue of child and teen safety and to what extent, remains an open question. However, it is important that Meta has taken a step forward in this direction. We appreciate this step and look forward to hearing thoughts, comments and experiences on this development.

Over the years, IGPP has actively worked on issues related to child safety, AI governance and digital well-being. As part of this effort, IGPP organised a panel discussion on ‘Safeguarding Children in India’s AI Future’ during the latest @OfficialINDIAai Impact Summit on 17 February 2026.

You can have a look at it here: https://t.co/7nPDw7RG5m

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#ChildSafety #OnlineSafety #DigitalGovernance #AI #ResponsibleAI #Meta #Instagram #Facebook #Messenger #TechPolicy #DigitalWellbeing #IndiaAIImpactSummit #AIGovernance

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

Addressing NCII (non-consensual intimate image abuse) requires more than reactive responses. Better policies, stronger protections, safer digital spaces and improved support systems all begin with understanding how people experience and perceive online harms today.

The Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics (IGPP) is conducting surveys to gather wider perspectives on NCII, digital safety and institutional accountability in India, with the aim of informing future research, policy discussions and support mechanisms.

Survey A: Public Awareness and Perception of NCII in India
https://t.co/EPvg9ST5gR

Survey B: Understanding the Experiences of NCII Victims in India
https://t.co/TTaOoXKb7S

To know more about us, visit: https://t.co/5UMAgWzYhH

@manishtiwari | @ranjana_kush | @AnkurTi76797199 | @pujasingh2k16 | @TheVikasLohchab

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[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

Wars are no longer fought only on battlefields. With time, they are being fought in the digital space through information, narratives, and perception.

Yesterday, the White House issued a new EO ‘Promoting Advanced AI, Innovation and Security’ establishing a framework to strengthen frontier AI security. This conveys the criticality of AI in modern warfare. IGPP did a report ‘Disinformation Warfare: Indo-Pak Conflict and Technology’ during #OperationSindoor last year.

Read @IGPPVMF's report on Disinformation Warfare in context of this new EO by #WhiteHouse to understand how AI is reshaping the information landscape - https://t.co/VKBVII4Zgj

To know more about us, visit: https://t.co/5UMAgWzYhH

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#IGPP #DisinformationWarfare #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalGovernance #AIandSociety #PolicyResearch #AI

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

NCII raises critical questions about privacy, accountability, platform responsibility, and the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks. What happens when someone's digital presence becomes a tool for exploitation? Who is responsible when harm is enabled by technology? And how prepared are our institutions to respond?

To better understand these challenges, IGPP is conducting a comprehensive study on Combating Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) in India, examining the evolving ecosystem of abuse, legal and policy gaps, and pathways towards a more victim-centred response.

Watch the panel discussion - https://t.co/2E2PCK3Fb5

To know more about us, visit: https://t.co/5UMAgWzYhH

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[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

What do we need to better address non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) in India?

Through these surveys, the Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics (@IGPPVMF) seeks to better understand the social realities, challenges and barriers surrounding NCII abuse, while also creating space for affected individuals to share their perspectives. The findings will help identify gaps in policy and institutional responses, strengthen support and reporting mechanisms, and contribute to more informed research and public discourse.

Scan the QR codes in the poster or follow these links:

Survey A: Public Awareness and Perception of NCII in India
https://t.co/EPvg9ST5gR

Survey B: Understanding the Experiences of NCII Victims in India
https://t.co/TTaOoXKb7S

To know more about us, visit: https://t.co/5UMAgWzYhH

@manishtiwari | @ranjana_kush | @AnkurTi76797199 | @pujasingh2k16 | @TheVikasLohchab

#NCII #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights #CyberSafety #DigitalGovernance #OnlineHarms #Deepfakes #PlatformAccountability #DigitalSafety #Policy #IGPP

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

Why India Need Its Own Definition of NCII?

At @IGPPVMF's panel discussion 'The Rising NCII Threat: Technology, Trends and Emerging Risks', Ms. Karuna Nain, Co-Founder, https://t.co/ZYf2Lk96gF and Mr. Siddharth Pillai, Co-founder, RATI Foundation highlighted the current global definition of NCII falls short of capturing the South Asian reality and cultural context, where even a simple image can cause irreversible harm.

Watch full episode, here: https://t.co/LYTGckaH5S

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#NCII #DigitalSafety #OnlineAbuse #Deepfakes #AI #CyberSafety #TechnologyPolicy #DigitalRights #GenderAndTechnology #PlatformGovernance #AIDetection #PlatformAccountability

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

India's Public Distribution System (PDS) feeds nearly 800 million people every month, making it one of the world's largest welfare delivery networks. The recently approved Sarthak-PDS Scheme aims to strengthen this system through the integration of Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on beneficiary management, grievance redressal, and supply chain efficiency.

While AI has the potential to improve transparency and enhance service delivery, past experiences with digital welfare systems remind us that technology alone cannot solve governance challenges. Issues of accessibility, accountability, connectivity, and citizen rights must remain central to implementation.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in public welfare, the key question is not just what technology can do, but how it can be deployed in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and citizen-centric.

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#IGPP #PolicyUpdate #PublicPolicy #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalGovernance #PDS #FoodSecurity #AIforGood #Governance #IndiaPolicy

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

The Need For Accessible Redressal Mechanisms For NCII Victims.

During @IGPPVMF's panel discussion, ‘The Rising NCII Threat: Technology, Trends and Emerging Risks,’ Mr. Siddharth Pillai, Co-founder, @ratifoundation pointed out that for many victims, the reporting system itself becomes a barrier - complex complaint forms, language gaps and accessibility challenges leave those who need help the most, the furthest from it.

Watch full episode, here: https://t.co/LYTGckaH5S

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#NCII #DigitalSafety #OnlineAbuse #Deepfakes #AI #CyberSafety #CyberLaw #TechnologyPolicy #DigitalRights #GenderAndTechnology #PlatformGovernance

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

As India moves towards integrating AI into education, important questions are being raised about how educational institutions are preparing for this transition.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Electronics & IT released a press release highlighting key concerns such as gaps in AI pedagogy, limited practical learning, unequal access to AI infrastructure, and the need for ethical and responsible AI literacy across institutions.

These are conversations IGPP has already been engaging with through its conference, 'AI and the Education System for Viksit Bharat', which brought together policymakers, academics, industry experts, researchers, and students to discuss the future of AI in higher education.

Policy conversations are moving forward. The focus now must be on meaningful implementation.

To know more about the conference - https://t.co/E2ZJSTNB2n

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#IGPP #AIEducation #PublicPolicy #HigherEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #EducationPolicy #DigitalIndia #FutureOfWork

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

Towards Reducing the Burden On NCII Victims

At @IGPPVMF's panel discussion 'The Rising NCII Threat: Technology, Trends and Emerging Risks', Ms. Karuna Nain (@KarunaNain), Co-Founder, https://t.co/ZYf2Lk96gF emphasised that the entire lifecycle of redressal must be built around the victim's perspective, ensuring the path to justice is accessible and encourages victims from coming forward.

Watch full episode, here: https://t.co/LYTGckaH5S

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#NCII #DigitalSafety #OnlineAbuse #Deepfakes #AI #CyberSafety #TechnologyPolicy #DigitalRights #GenderAndTechnology #PlatformGovernance #AIDetection #PlatformAccountability

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

What challenges do victims of Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) face in India?

The Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics (@IGPPVMF) is conducting a survey on the experiences of victims of NCII to better understand the first-hand experience of this abuse and the socio-legal processes surrounding it.

The survey seeks to contribute to more informed conversations on digital safety, victim support, platform accountability and stronger policy responses to emerging online harms.

If you have experienced NCII abuse, your perspective can help shape more meaningful and victim-centric approaches to addressing these harms.

All responses will remain completely anonymous and confidential.

Scan the QR code or fill the survey here: https://t.co/TTaOoXKb7S

To know more about us, visit: https://t.co/5UMAgWzYhH

@manishtiwari | @ranjana_kush | @AnkurTi76797199 | @pujasingh2k16 | @TheVikasLohchab

#NCII #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights #CyberSafety #DigitalGovernance #OnlineHarms #Deepfakes #PlatformAccountability #DigitalSafety #Policy #IGPP

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

Releasing on 01 June 2026

Policy Analysis

📘 Evaluating Effectiveness of Social Media Ban as a Regulatory Tool

From cyberbullying and addictive design to online exploitation and declining mental wellbeing, child safety online is rapidly becoming one of the defining governance challenges of our time.

@IGPPVMF's upcoming policy analysis examines: Are Social Media Bans the Most Effective Response for Protecting Children in India’s Digital Ecosystem?

📢 Releasing at a moment when Indian states are beginning to confront a difficult question:

Can societies afford an entirely unregulated digital childhood?

Stay Tuned.

To know more about us, visit: https://t.co/ZC960nUMCn

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#IGPP #ChildSafety #DigitalGovernance #OnlineSafety #TechnologyPolicy #SocialMediaBan #Algorithms #ChildSafety #MentalHealth #AndhraPradesh #Goa #Maharashtra #Telangana

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

📱How do people in India understand and respond to non-consensual intimate image (NCII) absuse?

@IGPPVMF is conducting a Public Awareness and Perception Survey of NCII in India to better understand public attitudes surrounding this form of digital harm.

Your participation can help support stronger research and policy conversations around combating NCII in India.

Scan the QR code or fill the survey here: https://t.co/7RflUB7VQs

To know more about us, visit: https://t.co/ZC960nUMCn

@manishtiwari | @ranjana_kush | @AnkurTi76797199 | @pujasingh2k16 | @TheVikasLohchab

#NCII #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights #CyberSafety #DigitalGovernance #Deepfakes #OnlineHarms #DigitalSafety #AI #PlatformGovernance #Policy #IGPP

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

Policymakers must be Equipped to Understand the Full Spectrum of the Problem

During @IGPPVMF's panel discussion, 'The Rising NCII Threat: Technology, Trends and Emerging Risks,' Ms. Smita Mitra, Founder & MD, LifeFutureSkills highlighted that effective policy on NCII cannot happen in silos. Policymakers must be trained to understand the full scope of the problem to find meaningful solutions.

Watch full episode, here: https://t.co/LYTGckaH5S

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#NCII #DigitalSafety #OnlineAbuse #Deepfakes #AI #CyberSafety #CyberLaw #TechnologyPolicy #DigitalRights #GenderAndTechnology #PlatformGovernance

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

In Non-Consensual Intimate Image (NCII), Policy Must Prioritise Consent Over Measuring Severity of Harm

During @IGPPVMF's panel discussion, ‘The Rising NCII Threat: Technology, Trends and Emerging Risks,’ Mr. Siddharth Pillai, Co-founder, @RATIFoundation, highlighted that in cases of NCII abuse, the absence of consent itself must be treated as the central harm. The discussion underscored that legal and policy responses should not depend solely on proving the degree of harm to victims, but must recognise violation of consent as sufficient grounds for action.

Watch full episode, here: https://t.co/LYTGckaH5S

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#NCII #DigitalSafety #OnlineAbuse #Deepfakes #AI #CyberSafety #TechnologyPolicy #DigitalRights #GenderAndTechnology #PlatformGovernance #IGPP

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

As NCII Threats Rise, Why Is India’s Legal Response Still Lagging?

During @IGPPVMF's panel discussion, ‘The Rising NCII Threat: Technology, Trends and Emerging Risks,’ Ms. Smita Mitra, Founder and MD of Life Future Skills, highlighted that despite the existence of dedicated reporting portals and MeitY’s SOP framework, India’s response to NCII continues to be undermined by fragmented institutional mechanisms, weak interdepartmental coordination, and the absence of a unified enforcement strategy.

Watch here: https://t.co/LYTGckaH5S

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#NCII #DigitalSafety #OnlineAbuse #Deepfakes #AI #CyberSafety #TechnologyPolicy #DigitalRights #GenderAndTechnology #PlatformGovernance #IGPP

[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

The threat of NCII has evolved, but the harm hasn't.

Speaking at IGPP’s panel ‘The Rising NCII Threat: Technology, Trends and Emerging Risks,’ Ms. Karuna Nain, co-founder of https://t.co/ZYf2Lk96gF, highlighted how technology has transformed the scale, speed and accessibility of NCII.

Yet for victims, the impact remains equally severe, regardless of whether the content is real or AI-generated.

Watch here: https://t.co/LYTGckaH5S

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[Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics @IGPPVMF]

📢 Announcing Upcoming Surveys on NCII in India

As part of IGPP’s ongoing research on Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) in India, we will soon be launching two important surveys aimed at understanding both lived experiences and broader public perceptions surrounding NCII, digital harms, and online safety.

🔹 Survey A: Public Awareness and Perception of NCII in India
🔹 Survey B: Experiences of NCII Victims in India

Through these surveys, we aim to generate deeper insights into emerging risks such as online abuse and deepfakes, reporting barriers, platform accountability, institutional responses and victim support mechanisms in India.

The findings will contribute to ongoing conversations around digital safety, cyber governance, online harms, and the need for more victim-centric policy responses.

Stay tuned for the release. Your participation and support can help shape more informed and meaningful conversations on combating NCII in India.

For more, visit : https://t.co/ZC960nUMCn

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