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Now, hockey training to shield adolescent girls from trafficking

1 2 Ranchi: Observing the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Bal Kalyan Sangh, a social outfit in collaboration with Khunti district administration and district child protection unit, on Wednesday launched hockey training initiative for adolescent girls aged 15 to 18 years. The initiative aims to empower girls from vulnerable and trafficking-prone communities through sports, with a focus on building self-confidence, life skills, and community engagement. National coordinator at action against trafficking & sexual exploitation of Children, Sanjay Mishra, said, "We've trained survivors in skills like security services, housekeeping, and computer literacy. Now, through this hockey initiative, we aim to create role models among girls from districts like Khunti, Jamshedpur, Koderma, Sahibganj, Pakur, Chaibasa, and Ranchi." The programme will begin at the village level and, based on performance, expand to panchayat, district, and state levels. The initiative, supported by the district administration and education department, was inaugurated by training 60 adolescent girls in Khunti. The launch event was part of the programme Kishor-Kishori Samvaad, which brought together young participants, govt officials, and child rights advocates too. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your New Zealand escape starts with Singapore Airlines Fly with Singapore Airlines Book Now Undo Alok Kumar, deputy development commissioner, said, "To address trafficking effectively, we must work with Panchayati Raj Institutions and ensure that govt schemes for children reach every household. Open communication and awareness are key to prevention."