After college and high school students, the Delhi government has decided to hold self-defence classes for female teachers in its schools, according to officials. The course will be held at Thyagaraj Stadium from October 10 to 22.
During the 10-day course, the teachers will be taught self-defence, conflict avoidance, and de-escalation techniques, according to officials. Each school has been asked to nominate one teacher to participate in the programme.
“Delhi Police personnel (females) have been requested to impart training to the teachers in advanced self-defence techniques. Participants who attend the programme will further act as master trainers to all the female staff members in their respective schools,” said a government official.
Officials said that a circular has been issued to all schools to nominate teachers for the classes, and that those nominated should be physically fit and suitable for the programme.
Furthermore, all supervisors of physical education (SPE) in zones 1–29 have been directed to compile a list of participants in their respective zones (one school teacher from each zone) and submit it to the directorate of education (DoE). To ensure that the programme runs smoothly, all SPEs have been assigned to duty at the stadium.
