Sahayog Events

BSW Department in association with Women’s Cell , School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru organised a session on “Self Defence techniques” on 11th January 2022 from 11am to 2pm. It was held in blended mode. Mrs. Veena Gupta, Founder, Women Empowerment Safety and Security, Haryana was the resource person. Dr. Ruksana Hassan, Child Psychologist, Bengaluru was the chief guest. Key note address was given by Dr Jenis Mary, Vice Principal of the College. Assoc. Prof. Vineetha K gave the introductory remarks and welcomed the gathering.

Resource person began with the discussion on dressing of girls and also explained about whom one could trust and be comfortable with and to what extent there was a need to be alert when we meet outsiders, strangers and family members. After a brief theoretical background, she moved on to the situation based play acts with regard to self-defense techniques. Students participated and acted out in situations when they were not trained. Later, resource person demonstrated on how to handle such situations, to fight back and save themselves. Within a short time students learnt ways in which they could ensure their safety.

Mr Rahul Singh, Guest of Honour from Haryana, spoke about the importance of the power of the mind. Hundred and ten students and all the Faculty of BSW Department participated. Sr.Amritha Ekka and group invoked God’s blessings. Ms. Shoba D’Souza, Asst. Prof. proposed the vote of thanks. Sharanya Shetty from 3rd BSW was the Master of Ceremony.