Question : SELF-DEFENCE TRAINING



(a) whether the Government proposes to launch any programme to train women and girls in the art of self-defence;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of central assistance being provided by the Union Government to State Governments to run such programmes in the country, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)

(a) & (b): No, Madam.

(c): No Central assistance is provided for the purpose.