Celebrating the International Day of Girl Child, a Self Defence Class under “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” was launched with a theme ” Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, our Well-being” at Rüzhükhrie Govt. Hr. Secondary School Kohima on 11th October.

Speaking at the launching program Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Shanavas C said that this initiative is being organised across the country by giving importance to a girl child’s life. Shanavas said that Nagaland is one of the safest states compared to other states where the girl fetus is killed or aborted and a girl child’s or a woman’s life is put at risk. He said that this campaign is being organised to spread the message that a girl child’s life is no less than her male counterpart. The DC also said that to protect oneself, one cannot learn overnight but with dedication for months and years of training. He urged the students to be more optimistic give their best efforts and stay consistent in training to become more flexible and skilled in self defence techniques. He encouraged the students to overcome the thoughts of giving up but to have strong determination and confidence to take care of themselves and challenged the students that he see them protecting themselves and leaving inspiration for the upcoming generation in the near future.

Earlier, while giving the welcome address, Lebu Krose, Principal, Zükhükhrie GHSS expressed hope that the initiative will go a long way in boosting the female students’ confidence and security by knowing their rights and protecting themselves from social adversaries. Thechano, Teacher Rüzhükhrie GHSS invoked God’s blessings and Moasunep K. Jingru, EAC & Nodal Officer, Mission Shakti, Kohima while chairing the program gave a brief introduction of the campaign.

The program was organised by Kohima District Administration in collaboration with Performing Art with Fitness (PAWF) and District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Kohima. The team expert led by its Managing Director, Tainla Temjen from PAWF launched the Self Defence Class. Officials from Dr. N. Kire Hr. Secondary School, Seikhazuo, Kohima were part of the program.

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