The Karaikal police have launched ‘’Mission Veeramangai’’ a self-defence training programme for girls studying in Class VI to X at an event held at the Avvaiyar Government Women’s College here to mark Women’s Day celebrations.
This is a pioneering initiative in the Union Territory of Puducherry, said Manish, Senior Superintendent of Police of Karaikal district.
Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Manish said: ‘’The programme was in place and over 1,000 girl students were trained in self-defence. We waited for the International Women’s Day to formally launch it. Through this programme we aim to train girls studying in both government and private schools. This training will be conducted by the Special Women Police.’’
