Infosys Foundation grants ₹33 crore to Karnataka police to fight cybercrimes

Infosys Foundation said it has committed a grant of ₹33 crore to strengthen the cybercrime investigation capabilities of the Karnataka police.

Published on: Apr 11, 2024, 15:19:57 IST

PTIPosted by Yamini C S

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Infosys Foundation, the CSR arm of Infosys, on Wednesday said it has committed a grant of ₹33 crore to strengthen the cybercrime investigation capabilities of the Karnataka police.

Infosys signed an MoU with the Karnataka C.I.D and Data Security Council of India (DSCI) (REUTERS)

ALSO READ | Infosys founder Narayana Murthy says he starved for 120 hours straight during hitchhike in Europe 50 years ago

The foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D) of Karnataka and Data Security Council of India (DSCI), to renew the collaboration for the Centre for Cyber Crime Investigation Training and Research (CCITR) at C.I.D Headquarters, Bengaluru.

ALSO READ | Electoral bonds: Infosys, BIOCON, Megha Engineering among top donors to JD(S)

"Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of over INR 33 crore to strengthen the cybercrime investigation capabilities of the Karnataka police, by extending its association with CCITR for four more years," it said in a statement.

ALSO READ | Bengaluru-based Puravankara crosses ₹5,914 crore in sales in FY24

The MoU will bolster the state police force's cybercrime prosecution capabilities through training and research in digital forensics and cybercrime investigation, it added.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More