A self-defence training programme for college girls was inaugurated at lakshmipat Singhania Higher Secondary School, Jaykaypur in Rayagada. Bela Suri, president Mahila Mandal and Mahila Vikash Kendra, Jaykaypur, graced the occasion as chief guest.
Principal M Nageswar Rao highlighted the main objectives of the programme. Suri contemplated the sordid plight of women in our contemporary world. Chandrakanta Tiwari, master trainer, briefed the girl students about the rules and regulations of the programme.
Two groups were formed, each consisting of 45 students. After the initial orientation, the master trainer started the training for the enrolled students. The programme will continue till January 2.
Notably, the State Higher Education Department has made it mandatory for colleges to arrange for self defence training to the girl students. The aim is to equip the girls with skills to make them self confident in dealing with various abuses meted out to them.