St. Vincent Pallotti College, Raipur

WOMEN CELL

2023 – 2024

Report

“Self Defense Workshop”

Life is unpredictable and you never know what is coming next. Self-defense helps to prepare you for unexpected situations and also helps to develop mental and physical health. It may be hard to imagine being attacked by a stranger, but it happens every day. We at St.Vincent Palloti College have tried to help our students with the basics of self defense techniques by organizing 15 days’ workshop on Self-defense.

The program was organized by Gender Equity Cell of St Vincent Pallotti College in Seminar Hall on 5^th December 2023 to 20^th December 2023 under the mentorship of Dr. Sunita Pawar. Students from different streams like B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Ed., M.Com, M.A, B.P.E., Yoga and PGDCA were present. The main motto behind this training session was to prepare students and staff for unexpected situations and also to develop increased mental and physical health. The Guest Trainer was Mr. Lokesh Sharma, Self Defense Expert. The session started with the orientation and discussion on safety precautions at road, home, working place and other public places. The trainer taught many self-defense tricks and techniques to develop self-confidence. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kuldeep Dubey, Principal, said that St. Vincent Pallotti College, Raipur enjoys the distinction of being the ‘ragging free’ institution and that many measures were being initiated for the society, security and welfare of the students.

During the workshop, the participants were informed about how the various tools like hand bags, key chains and duppatta could be used as a safety tool. All the participants were made to practice the techniques with other participant. The importance of safety and self-defense was also discussed in detail so that the participants could guide their students, friends and family members. Around 45 participants from various departments had participated in this programme.

Gender Equity cell has accomplished the program successfully. Lastly, the seminar was concluded on 20^th December 2023 with the distribution of certificate to the participants and vote of thanks to the Director of the college, Rev. Fr. Amit Tirkey, Vice Principal, Dr. G. Padma Gouri, H.O.D’s, faculties and students.        

Dr. Sunita Pawar                                                                               Principal

(Convener, Gender Equity Cell)