In a significant move to enhance the safety and empowerment of women in the medical field, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh has partnered with the Parivartan Cell of Delhi Police to launch a seven-day Self-Defence Training Program.
This initiative comes in the wake of the recent tragic incident at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a female doctor was raped and murdered, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures for female medical professionals.
The programme, aimed at equipping over 600 female medical staff members with essential self-defence skills, will span seven days. Participants will receive hands-on training in various techniques, including punches, elbow strikes, blocking, eye attacks, and methods to escape from hair and hand grips.
Additionally, the program will cover the use of everyday items as improvised weapons, ensuring that the participants are prepared to defend themselves in any situation.
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Commenting on the initiative, Deepak Narang, Facility Director of Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, emphasized the importance of such training, stating, “We are grateful to the Delhi Police for this valuable collaboration. In today’s times, it is crucial for every girl and woman to learn self-defence techniques. This training program will equip our female staff with critical self-defence skills, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident in protecting themselves. Our goal is to empower our female staff to respond decisively in any challenging situation.”
Jitendra Kumar Meena, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Northwest District of Delhi, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the broader objectives of the program. “The program has been initiated to enhance awareness in the female medical staff working in hospitals.”
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Meena added, “Our program aims to provide the female medical staff with vital self-defence abilities. The training helps in building up the self-esteem of women so that they do not feel vulnerable and humiliated. The art of self-defence can go a long way towards protecting oneself and others in need. The endeavour of the Delhi Police is to ensure that the women of the city and the female medical staff are not only safe and secure but also empowered in every sense of the word, and the Parivartan Cell is committed towards this goal.”
This initiative marks a proactive step in addressing the safety concerns of female medical professionals, ensuring that they are equipped not only with the skills to save lives but also to protect their own.
