The Self Defence training has been renamed as ‘Rani Laxmi Bai Aatma Raksha Prashikshan, which is under which centrally sponsored scheme?

Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education is implementing the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha, under which self defence training is imparted to girls of classes VI to XII,  studying in Government Schools, irrespective of their social categories. Samagra Shiksha scheme has now been extended till 2025-26 and the Self Defence training has been renamed as ‘Rani Laxmi Bai Aatma Raksha Prashikshan’. The fund for this component has been increased from Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 5000/- per month per school for three months. Self Defence training aims to ensure safety and security of girls, empower girls to tackle risk of assault and boost their self confidence.