Need for women becoming self-reliant seen

Vijayanagara Deputy Commissioner emphasizes women's self-reliance through self-defence training, highlighting confidence and safety in today's society.

Emphasising the importance of self-reliance among women, Vijayanagara Deputy Commissioner Kavitha S. Mannikeri on Saturday said that self-defence is not merely a display of physical strength but a reflection of confidence and every woman must equip herself with skills to face difficult situations.

She was speaking after inaugurating a self-defence training workshop for women organised at Vijayanagar College in Hosapete in collaboration with the Women Empowerment Cell.

Noting that women today have made their mark in diverse fields such as medicine, arts, architecture, business, science and technology and even space research, Ms. Mannikeri said that incidents of exploitation and violence against women continue to persist despite growing empowerment.

“Every woman must be both physically and mentally strong. Parents, instead of only advising girls to stay safe, must also inculcate values of respect towards women among boys. This alone can prevent a majority of crimes in society,” she said.

She pointed out that in the changing social scenario ensuring women’s safety cannot be left solely to law enforcement agencies.

“Learning self-defence techniques has become essential for women to tackle challenging situations,” she added and urged them to make use of emergency services such as the police helpline number 112 when required.