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Madhya Pradesh to train 10 cybersecurity graduates at Rs 25,000 monthly
Madhya Pradesh to train 10 cybersecurity graduates at Rs 25,000 monthly
Madhya Pradesh will annually engage ten engineering graduates from institutions such as IITs, NITs and NFSU to build a trained cybersecurity workforce under its state Computer Emergency Response Team (MP-CERT). The cabinet…
Madhya Pradesh will annually engage ten engineering graduates from institutions such as IITs, NITs and NFSU to build a trained cybersecurity workforce under its state Computer Emergency Response Team (MP-CERT). The cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday approved the proposal, with each selected candidate receiving a monthly training allowance of Rs 25,000 for one year.
The state also approved Rs 80 crore to run the MP-CERT scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31, including Rs 3.99 crore for administrative, technical and forensic activities and 25 new posts. Separately, the cabinet granted Rs 78 lakh to three players and three coaches from Madhya Pradesh who were part of the Indian team that won the Women's T20 Blind Cricket World Cup 2025. Each of the three players will receive Rs 25 lakh.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet's move comes as state governments across India race to fortify their digital infrastructure against rising cyberattacks on government portals and payment systems. The MP-CERT model borrows from the Computer Emergency Response Team framework that the central government established under the Information Technology Act 2000, but few states run a dedicated annual trainee intake. The Rs 80 crore approved for five years of operations signals the state's recognition that cybersecurity is a recurring expense, not a one-time fix. The next milestone to watch is the interview process for the ten engineering graduates, which will determine whether the scheme attracts talent from the premier institutes it names.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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