HRD Ministry sanctions Rs 164 cr for self-defence training of girls in schools

The HRD Ministry has sanctioned over Rs 164 crore for self-defense training in schools to enhance safety and security of girls.

While an amount of Rs 102.22 crore has been sanctioned for training at the elementary level in 1.34 lakh schools, Rs 62.27 crore has been sanctioned for training at the secondary level in 76,581 schools.

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