India, Feb. 20 -- In a bid to empower school-going girls academically, physically and mentally, the Maharashtra government recently organised a grand, two-day, state-level training camp under the 'Rani Laxmibai self-defence and life skills training programme'. Held on February 17 and 18 at Kokamthan in Ahmednagar district, the camp witnessed the participation of around 4,000 girl trainees, NCC (National Cadet Corp) cadets, and guide students from across the state.

The programme is being jointly implemented by the school education department and Maharashtra Primary Education Council under the guidance and vision of school education minister Dada Bhuse, with the motto, 'Nation First' at its core. The initiative is aimed at girls studying i...