News from ABSMIDS | Self-Defence Training Program - Swaraksha for Women

The Women’s Forum of AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences organized a Self-Defence Training Program - Swaraksha for Women for I BDS and I MDS students on 22nd April 2022. The resource person was martial artist Mr. Karthik S Kateel accompanied by his associate, Mrs. Shobhalatha from the ‘Swaraksha for Women Trust’, Mangalore.

The Principal & Dean, Prof. (Dr.) US Krishna Nayak presided over the function. Prof. (Dr) Amitha Ramesh, President, Women’s Forum welcomed the gathering and Dr. Sonika Achalli, Joint Secretary, Women’s Forum introduced the resource person. Prof. (Dr) Darshana Devadiga, Secretary, Women’s Forum delivered the vote of thanks. Dr. Supriya Bhat compered the program.

The training session included demonstrations of various situations of assaults & harassment, precautions to be taken during such situations, and the various options to defend using several techniques developed by Mr. Karthik S Kateel. It was an innovative step taken by the institution toward the safety & security of the female students and employees.

The program was attended by 117 participants.