India, Feb. 25 -- Adolescence is a critical developmental phase marked by various challenges and opportunities. It is a period when an individual lets go of a safe hold on childhood and reaches out for a firm grasp on adulthood. It is a phase of intense physiological and psychological transformation where teens are exposed to the most vulnerable and susceptible conditions, which could steer them to unhealthy and risk-taking behaviors. However, with proper guidance, it will help them to explore their strengths and talents, and conquer their dreams.

On 5 October 2024, the first Adolescent Girls Club under Mission Shakti was launched at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Wokha, Nagaland with 50 adolescent girls as its members. Such adolesc...