Bihar Schools to Restart Karate Training for 5.3 Lakh Girls

Saralnama

Bihar will restart karate training in schools after the COVID-19 break. 1,067 secondary schools across the state will teach karate and martial arts to 5.33 lakh girl students. 120 trainers, including 40 women, have been selected. The training will run from September 2022 to January 2023 for 9th and 10th grade girls. Two schools per block with over 500 girl students were chosen. Trainers will start orientation after 15 Aug 2022. The program aims to make girls self-reliant. Trainers must teach without physical contact. Top performers will form a separate group. (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 07:20 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Bihar will restart karate training in schools after the COVID-19 break
• 1,067 secondary schools across the state will teach karate and martial arts to 5.33 lakh girl students
• 120 trainers, including 40 women, have been selected