Archive · 16 Dec 2025
UP's Rani Lakshmibai Training Empowers 1M Girls
In Uttar Pradesh, India, a special program called the Rani Lakshmibai Self-Defence Training is teaching girls how to protect themselves.
Over a million girls have already learned these skills in their schools.
The program not only teaches self-defence but also helps girls become more confident and brave.
The government has set up a special website to keep track of the training and make sure it's happening every day.
The goal is to make sure all girls feel safe and strong.
The program is named after Rani Lakshmibai, a famous queen who was very brave.
Over 1 million girls have received self-defence training in Uttar Pradesh schools.
The program aims to empower girls with confidence, courage, and self-reliance.
Rs 2282.80 lakh has been allocated for the program in the 2025-26 academic session.
The 'Veerangana' Monitoring Portal is used to track training progress and attendance.
The initiative is part of the government's effort to create a safe and empowered future for girls.
- Who
- Girls in Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Rani Lakshmibai Self-Defence Training Programme
- When
- Academic session 2025-26
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To empower girls with self-defence skills, confidence, and self-reliance
- Total Trained Girls
- 1,078,402
- Schools Involved
- 38,465
- Budget Allocated (2025-26)
- Rs 2282.80 lakh
- Target Schools (2025-26)
- 45,656
- Monitoring Tool
- Veerangana Monitoring Portal