Chirag Patel’s Post

NO is NO. Period. All Schools should make this class mandatory. Stop teaching nonvalue added subjects which have no relevance in life. Make the budding citizens worthy and self-reliant for protecting themselves from predators. This video is an extension of "How to teach children - Good Touch and Bad touch". Not only for girls but also for boys.

What happened in Dhanbad is a heartbreaking reminder of how the dignity and mental well-being of our children can be trampled in the very spaces meant to nurture them. Forcing 80 young girls of Class 10 to remove their shirts and sending them home in blazers is not just an act of humiliation, it’s an assault on their confidence, safety, and sense of self. These students, already navigating the immense pressure of board exams, now bear the scars of this unnecessary trauma. Under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, any act that outrages the modesty of a woman is a punishable offense. The principal’s actions not only violated this law but also the Right to Education Act, which mandates a safe and supportive environment for students. Additionally, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO) comes into question when the mental and emotional safety of minors is compromised in such a blatant manner. This is not just about one school in Jharkhand. This is about safeguarding the dignity of every student in India. Such behavior by those in positions of authority is shameful and unacceptable. The emotional scars left by this incident may take years to heal, but accountability and reform can be the first steps toward healing.

We need to understand the many-headed nature of #discrimination prevailing on the campuses of higher education in India. This article argues that discrimination, exclusion and humiliation in campuses can be expressed at different levels. https://lnkd.in/djKt5wy6

We need to understand the many-headed nature of #discrimination prevailing on the campuses of higher education in India. This article argues that discrimination, exclusion and humiliation in campuses can be expressed at different levels. https://lnkd.in/djKt5wy6

Yesterday was the ‘International Day to Protect Education from Attack’. Amongst the world’s over 400 million children affected by #conflict, one can also count the one million or so #children in #Manipur. While official counts of children in relief camps in Manipur amount to over 15,000, in reality, the entire population of children in the state is affected by the conflict in some way or the other. The children in the relief camps are the most deprived and vulnerable, barely getting enough to eat, let alone access to #education and health services. But let us not forget that a sustained conflict such as the one going in Manipur has repercussions for all generations. Every child and young adult is subjected to violent news through various media, they overhear adult conversations about the conflict, encounter protests and clashes with police forces, and have to lose out on education because of schools/colleges being shut. Despite India’s laws preventing schools from being used for military purposes as a result of which security forces are not authorised to enter the premises of any educational institution, there are numerous examples to the contrary in Manipur. Yesterday, #students frustrated with the sustained conflict that is hindering their right to education came out to #protest demanding the restoration of peace in the strife-torn state. In response, the state exhibited an excessive level of force which has become so commonplace that it doesn’t even raise eyebrows anymore. Now, there is an indefinite ban on internet services which will again hinder educational institutions in continuing with the classes remotely. Why is it that in a democracy like India, the safety of children and students is not sacrosanct? Video credit: Press Trust of India

Empowering India's Daughters" Let's rally to Include Self-Defense and Situational Awareness Education in Schools and Colleges! There are studies which have shown that women who use self-defense techniques are more likely to survive and escape violent situations.. - A 2019 study published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence found that women who resisted their attackers with force or verbal commands were more likely to escape and less likely to experience severe injuries.(71.4% vs 31.8%) - In the US, the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) 2019 report found that 34.6% of rape or sexual assault victims used some form of self-protection, including force, verbal commands, or other strategies. Countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and Israel have already incorporated self-defense and situational awareness courses into their school and college curricula. It's time for India to follow suit! By teaching our girls self-defense techniques and situational awareness, we can: - Empower them to take control of their personal safety - Reduce instances of harassment, abuse, and violence - Create a safer and more supportive learning environment I strongly recommend  to make self-defense and situational awareness education a priority in India's schools and colleges. Dharmendra Pradhan #SelfDefense #SituationalAwareness #girlempowerment

We need to understand the many-headed nature of #discrimination prevailing on the campuses of higher education in India. This article argues that discrimination, exclusion and humiliation in campuses can be expressed at different levels. https://lnkd.in/djKt5wy6

We need to understand the many-headed nature of #discrimination prevailing on the campuses of higher education in India. This article argues that discrimination, exclusion and humiliation in campuses can be expressed at different levels. https://lnkd.in/djKt5wy6

Yesterday was the ‘International Day to Protect Education from Attack’. Amongst the world’s over 400 million children affected by #conflict, one can also count the one million or so #children in #Manipur. While official counts of children in relief camps in Manipur amount to over 15,000, in reality, the entire population of children in the state is affected by the conflict in some way or the other. The children in the relief camps are the most deprived and vulnerable, barely getting enough to eat, let alone access to #education and health services. But let us not forget that a sustained conflict such as the one going in Manipur has repercussions for all generations. Every child and young adult is subjected to violent news through various media, they overhear adult conversations about the conflict, encounter protests and clashes with police forces, and have to lose out on education because of schools/colleges being shut. Despite India’s laws preventing schools from being used for military purposes as a result of which security forces are not authorised to enter the premises of any educational institution, there are numerous examples to the contrary in Manipur. Yesterday, #students frustrated with the sustained conflict that is hindering their right to education came out in force demanding the restoration of peace in the strife-torn state. In response, the state exhibited an excessive level of force which has become so commonplace that it doesn’t even raise eyebrows anymore. Now, there is an indefinite ban on internet services which will again hinder educational institutions in continuing with the classes remotely. Why is it that in a democracy like India, the safety of children and students is not sacrosanct? Video credit: Press Trust of India

‼️ The Supreme Court Verdict on NEET is here‼️ The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to cancel the undergraduate National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024 held on May 5, while observing there is no material on record “at the present stage” to prove that a systemic leak of question papers has destroyed the sanctity of the exams held annually for medical.... #Mytagapp #Neet #sc #supremecourt #NoReNeet #NEET24 #CareerPaths #career #councelling #educationsystem #india #incredibleindia #letsconnect #letconnect