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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the state’s initiative to empower schoolgirls through martial arts training under the Rani Lakshmibai Atma Raksha Prashikshan scheme. With more than 10.5 lakh girls trained, this program equips them with skills in Karate, Judo, and Taekwondo. The initiative not only focuses on self-defence but also builds discipline and self-confidence among the participants. Furthermore, Sarma's Nijut Moina scheme complements this effort by financially supporting girls, helping prevent practices like child marriage, and promoting education.

Key Points: Assam Trains 10.5 Lakh Girls in Martial Arts Under Sarma

  • Assam trains 10.5 lakh girls in martial arts
  • Rani Lakshmibai scheme boosts safety and confidence
  • Himanta Sarma emphasizes empowerment and education
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Assam trains more than 10.5 lakh schoolgirls in martial arts

Assam empowers 10.5 lakh schoolgirls with martial arts skill under Himanta Sarma's Rani Lakshmibai scheme.

"Our girls should be educated, empowered & brave. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 29

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday spotlighted the state government’s ongoing push to empower schoolgirls through martial arts training under the Rani Lakshmibai Atma Raksha Prashikshan scheme.

According to the Chief Minister, more than 10.5 lakh girls have already taken the martial arts training program. Posting on microblogging platform X, Sarma underscored the importance of education and empowerment for young girls. “Our girls should be educated, empowered & brave. They should be able to take up any challenge, and our Govt is working towards ensuring this,” he wrote.

The self-defence program, launched to equip girls with practical skills to safeguard themselves, has so far trained more than 10.5 lakh students from Classes VI to XII. Participants undergo a three-month training course in martial arts, including Karate, Judo, and Taekwondo, fostering both physical strength and mental resilience.

In the current 2024–25 cycle, the Assam government has allocated Rs 20.39 crore for the initiative, reaching over 13,000 schools across the state. The widespread implementation reflects the government’s broader agenda of enhancing safety, confidence, and leadership among adolescent girls. Praised for its holistic approach to empowerment, the initiative not only promotes self-defence but also instils discipline and self-assurance among students.

As Assam continues to focus on youth empowerment, the scheme has emerged as a flagship effort in preparing girls to face real-world challenges with courage and capability.

Earlier, the Chief Minister claimed the state government's ambitious scheme, Nijut Moina, to support young girls by providing cash benefits, has proven to be beneficial for eradicating child marriage from society. He said, "The #NijutMoina Achoni is helping girls across Assam to realise their aspirations by saving them from the curse of child marriage and allowing them to pursue their education. Let's hear from our little Bhagins on how this scheme has touched their lives."

The Chief Minister argued that, along with strict enforcement, beneficiary schemes like the Nijut Moina initiative have been uplifting the girl children towards a better future. The Nijut Moina initiative of the state government aims to cover 10 lakh girl students with an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore, and in the first year, over 1.6 lakh girls will get Rs 240 crore.

- IANS

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Priya K.
This is such a progressive initiative! 👏 In a country where women's safety is a major concern, teaching self-defense from school level itself will create confident young women. Hope other states follow Assam's lead. My niece in Guwahati did this course and now walks home from tuition without fear.
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Rahul D.
While the intention is good, I wonder about the quality of training when scaling to 10.5 lakh students. Martial arts need proper instructors - hope they're not compromising on quality for numbers. Also, boys should get similar training to learn respect and self-control.
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Ananya S.
As someone from Assam, I've seen firsthand how this has changed girls' confidence levels. The combination of Nijut Moina + martial arts is brilliant - financial support plus physical empowerment. Our CM is doing what others just promise during elections. Joi Aai Axom! 🇮🇳
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Suresh M.
Good scheme but implementation matters. In my village, the training happens during school hours which affects studies. Should be after school or weekends. Also, what about follow-up sessions? Three months training won't last lifelong.
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Meena P.
This reminds me of Rani Lakshmibai's spirit! 💪 So proud that Northeast is leading women's empowerment. The discipline from martial arts helps in studies too - my daughter's concentration improved dramatically after the course. More states need such visionary programs.
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Karan T.
The budget seems adequate (₹20 crore) but transparency in spending is crucial. Are funds reaching all districts equally? Would love to see independent impact assessment after 2 years. That said, empowering girls is always money well spent - better than freebies that don't build capability.

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