- Pune Zilla Parishad (ZP) takes a proactive approach to empower young girls by launching self-defence classes in government schools.
- The program targets 2,500 girl students from classes 8 to 10 in 72 schools, with a budget of ₹25 lakh allocated for the initiative.
- Self-defence classes are conducted in batches of 35 students each, focusing on foundational skills and building confidence.
- NGOs and external groups are called upon to support the program, with the aim of reaching a wider audience of girl students.
- Recent safety concerns in schools have prompted the ZP to focus on empowering girls with self-defence training to address their unique safety needs.
Overall, this initiative by the Pune Zilla Parishad is a positive step towards ensuring the safety and empowerment of young girls in government schools.
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