India, Oct. 9 -- justify;">In today's digital age, where news often circulates on reels before appearing on television, Indian teenagers are spending 90 minutes daily online, as per The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI, 2024) report. It projects that by 2025, India will have a significant number of internet users. From Instagram reels to AI-generated deepfakes, the constant, unfiltered flow of content underscores a challenge: how do we equip students not only to consume information but to question, verify, and create responsibly?

A 2023 UNESCO study found that 79% of young people aged 15-24 worldwide are internet users, affirming Media and Information Literacy (MIL) as a core competency for responsible citizenship. While c...