The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised a five-day-long self-defence workshop for all its women employees, in partnership with Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure Skill Council (SPEFL-SC). The participants were trained in self-defence techniques, mental agility and being aware of their surroundings to avoid possible danger.
More than 50 women employees of the ministry participated in the session, which commenced on March 28, 2022. The main objective of the workshop was to make women mindful of their security and instil confidence to deal with any unforeseen situations. The training modules also taught them to be mentally strong in potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations. The government has introduced several initiatives to empower women and garner their full participation in realising the New India Vision.
The Secretary of MSDE Shri Rajesh Aggarwal said, “I am glad to see our female staff exuberating with an increased level of confidence and realizing the potential that they always had to fight the unknown.”