WOMEN SELF-DEFENCE

Nov. 26, 2018

In December 2018, Kangazha village in Kottayam (Kerala) will earn the distinction of having all its women aged 10-60 trained in self-defence — a first for any local body in the country.

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Launched as part of the Nirbhaya scheme in April 2017, the self-defence project has so far covered over 7,800 women and will include the remaining 2,000-odd by mid-December.
The training comprises modules on the various types of assaults women face, such as molestation on public transport and domestic violence.
Instead of complex martial arts techniques, women are taught easy-to-remember defence tactics. Besides attacking the primary target, awareness of different aspects of crimes against women, including the legal provisions, were also imparted during the training.

Source : The Hindu