In a strong push towards digital security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged for a fortified mechanism against cybercrimes during his keynote at a national conclave focused on combating cyber-based scams. Multiple institutions—from I4C and state forces to CBI, NIA, ED, telecom regulators, banks, IT ministry, RBI, and courts—are uniting their strengths to mitigate these threats.
Shah delved into statistics revealing the I4C portal’s explosive growth: accessed over 23 crore times from early 2020 to late 2025, it handled 82 lakh complaints, converting about 1.84 lakh into FIRs with many successfully resolved. This data highlights the escalating challenge and the system’s responsiveness.
Long before the threats intensified, the Home Ministry rolled out a multi-pronged strategy featuring instant reporting tools, forensic networks nationwide, skill enhancement programs, innovation in tech, widespread awareness drives, and hygiene protocols for online spaces. ‘Coordination is key to building an impregnable defense,’ Shah asserted.
Since its inception in 2019, I4C has revolutionized coordination, erected vital cyber infrastructure, and cracked down on fraudsters effectively. Shah commended the CBI-I4C partnership, noting how diverse agencies contribute uniquely: police investigate, financial watchdogs monitor transactions, and judicial bodies ensure justice.
Reflecting on digital India’s meteoric rise, Shah shared how internet subscribers quadrupled to 100 crore, broadband exploded 16 times, 1GB data became 97% cheaper, UPI processed 181 billion transactions worth 233 trillion rupees in 2024—making India the global digital payments leader with 99% volume digital.
This gathering sought to decode the patterns and magnitude of cyber frauds in India, paving the way for proactive, unified strategies to safeguard the nation’s digital ecosystem.