PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun

The Uttarakhand State Commission for Women (USCW) organised a workshop on self-defence at Government Girls Inter College in Rishikesh on Wednesday, as part of the National Commission for Women campaign “Navratri – Navshakti Navsankalp.”

Speaking on the occasion the chairwoman of USCW Kusum Kandwal highlighted the one stop centre, women helpline and various security and empowerment schemes run by the government. She stated, “The future of the State will be strong only when our daughters are confident, aware and safe. The government is implementing numerous schemes for the safety of women, enabling them not only to protect themselves but also to raise awareness in society.” She emphasised that the workshops aim to teach students self-defence skills for em

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