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We at XVENTCO think India needs a dedicated Digital Trust & Safety Community. We are calling it TrustITeS.

India is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing digital populations in the world. With this rapid digitalization comes a growing responsibility to ensure that online environments are safe, inclusive, and resilient — not only for users, but also for the businesses and institutions building the digital economy. Here’s why a dedicated Trust & Safety Club is essential for India:

  1. 🇮🇳 Aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat

Atmanirbhar Bharat emphasizes building indigenous capabilities, governance frameworks, and institutions that support national resilience and innovation. A homegrown Trust & Safety Collab strengthens India’s self-reliance by:

  • Creating localized standards and practices for online safety rooted in Indian values and legal contexts
  • Building domestic expertise and capacity in managing digital harms, platform governance, and emerging risks
  • Reducing overdependence on foreign paradigms and frameworks that may not fit India’s diverse societal landscape
  1. 🔍Addressing Unique Regional Needs

India’s diversity — across language, culture, religion, and digital literacy — presents unique trust and safety challenges that require regionally tailored solutions. A national COLLAB can serve as a central platform to:

  • Develop culturally contextualized T&S guidelines
  • Provide multilingual training and resources
  • Collaborate with state governments and local civil society groups
  1. 👥Empowering Indian Platforms & Startups

Indian tech startups and SMEs often lack the dedicated T&S resources of larger global companies. A domestic Collab helps level the playing field by:

  • Offering shared resources, playbooks, and policy guides
  • Facilitating mentorship and capacity building
  • Representing Indian platforms in global T&S dialogues
  1. 🌐Strengthening India’s Global Digital Leadership

As India takes on a growing leadership role in the Global South and in digital governance, a national T&S COLLAB can:

  • Serve as a credible partner in regional and international trust & safety conversations
  • Promote India’s regulatory thought leadership and responsible innovation
  • Support cross-border cooperation in managing online harms and digital resilience

💡 In essence, a Trust & Safety CLUB for India is a foundational step toward a digitally Atmanirbhar Bharat — one where our citizens are protected, our companies are empowered, and our values shape the future of the internet.

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