As per the direction of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur here in association with the Commissionerate Police is organising a self-defence training programme for girl students of Class I to Class X beginning from Thursday.
Inaugurating the eight-day training drive, DCP Amrita Dash said girl students should come forward to face any adverse situation in their lives. They should also remember that the civil society is always behind them to ensure their safety and security.
She also appreciated the school’s move to organise such a need-based programme, participated by more than 1,500 girl students. Trainers from the Commissionerate Police demonstrated spectacular self-defence techniques to the participants.
School Coordinator Indira Bhattacharya, ACP Bibhuti Bhusan Parida and senior teacher Niharika Gantayat were present, among others. Commissioner Dr RP Sharma will join the valedictory event as chief guest.