Madhya Pradesh CM Emphasizes Data Security as National Priority

• •Madhya Pradesh plans to establish a Cyber Security Research Centre to enhance data protection.
• •CM Yadav emphasized that data security is as crucial as national border security.
• •The state government will be financially accountable for any data breaches involving its data.

On June 16, 2026, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted the critical need for data security, equating it to national border security. During a workshop on cybersecurity, he announced plans to establish a Cyber Security Research Centre to combat evolving digital threats. Yadav expressed concern over increasing cybercrime, particularly the risk of tech-savvy criminals stealing individuals' savings. He stated that the state government would be financially accountable for any data breaches involving government-held data. The workshop aimed to address current cybersecurity challenges and enhance the state's digital governance security. The Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Modi for his proactive approach to national security. The proposed centre will collaborate with the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering and focus on research, innovation, and skill development in cybersecurity.