BIHAR
Bihar: 213 high schools to get ‘Chhatraa’ clubs
With an aim to create awareness among students about social evils like child marriage, abnormal sex ratio, foeticide and dowry, the district administration and the education department will create ‘Chhatraa’ clubs (girls’ clubs) in different high schools.
The club members will be taught self-defence techniques and given physical training so that they can protect themselves and others from various crimes. They will also take part in essay writing competitions and speeches.
“The headmasters of all the 213 high schools in the district have been told to form ‘Chhatraa’ clubs within a week and start awareness campaigns against the social evils. They have also been directed to interact with the parents and guardians of the schoolgirls by holding frequent meetings.
INTERNATIONAL
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