Varanasi: Girls studying in 25 selected govt secondary schools in the district will undergo three months of self-defence training under the Rani Laxmibai Self-Defence Training programme to help them develop the physical and mental confidence to deal with adverse situations.For the programme, the district education department has invited applications from qualified martial arts trainers holding black belts. The application format can be obtained from the office of the district inspector of schools (DIOS), Varanasi. The last date for submitting applications is August 20.DIOS Bholendra Pratap Singh said applications would be accepted until August 20 for selecting trainers to provide self-defence training to girls in the 25 government secondary schools. Interested trainers can submit their applications either by registered post or in person at the DIOS office by the stipulated deadline.
