PASIGHAT, Aug 26: A three-day long ‘Self-Defense Residential Training Programme’ organized by the Education Department for 100 girl students commenced today here at Pasighat Sikshak Sadan.
Chief Guest of the event, Food Commissioner Nanom Jamoh said that imparting self-defense training for girls in schools is the  need of the hour. “The training would help the students to escape from difficult situations, apart from making them mentally strong and confident,” she opined. Noted Educationist Bormoti Dai gracing the occasion as Guest of Honour said that the residential training programme is a unique initiative of Education Department aimed at empowering girls through comprehensive awareness and practical training. Earlier, East Siang Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman Dr. Kinny Singh explained the practical benefits of the training in life. “If we equip girls with these skills, they would be able to protect themselves and avert awkward situations,” she stated, adding that sports & physical activities and self-defense training should also be incorporated in academics.
Among others, DDSE J. Yirang, DIET Principal Biren Dutta and DD (ICDS) PE Angu were also present on the occasion. DIPRO

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