05 March 2025

Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Airtel have joined the New Safer Internet India (SII), a newly formed policy advocacy group focused on combating cyber threats and enhancing user safety.

The coalition’s members include Airtel, BOOM, Dream Sports, Fortinet, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Newschecker, Shiprocket, Truecaller, Vodafone Idea, and Zupee. The coalition aims to unite nearly a billion digital citizens and various public and private institutions to create a safer, more inclusive internet ecosystem in India.

The SII group said that the coalition aims to combat cyber threats such as fraud and scams, which have risen alongside digital adoption in India, promote responsible AI use, and protect vulnerable users. The group will focus on information sharing, awareness campaigns, and disseminating best practices.

“Online scams and fraudulent activity are a serious issue, especially as more and more people come online. Combatting this issue requires concrete and cooperative measures across the ecosystem, led by the industry,” said Shivnath Thukral, Vice President and Head of Public Policy at Meta India.