Project Swaraksha is an impactful self-defence and empowerment initiative undertaken by Rotary Bangalore Midtown to strengthen the safety, confidence, and preparedness of young girls and women. Designed for students from high school onwards as well as adult women, the program combines practical self-defence training with mental conditioning, enabling participants to respond effectively to unsafe or threatening situations.

The primary objective of Project Swaraksha is to equip women with essential life skills that enhance both physical and emotional resilience. The training focuses on basic self-defence techniques, situational awareness, alertness, and effective escape strategies. Participants are also encouraged to develop a confident mindset that promotes courage, presence of mind, and the ability to remain calm during emergencies. The program reinforces that self-defence is not about confrontation, but about awareness, prevention, and safe escape.

During the Rotary year, Project Swaraksha was successfully conducted at Christ University School of Engineering & Technology, Kengeri Campus on 21 July 2025 and at Dharmasagara PU & First Grade College on 31 July 2025. The interactive sessions included practical demonstrations, simulated real-life scenarios, defensive techniques, and guidance on recognizing and responding to potential threats. Participants actively engaged in the training, gaining valuable knowledge and confidence to safeguard themselves in challenging situations.

The initiative received an enthusiastic response from students, faculty, and the host institutions, further reinforcing Rotary Bangalore Midtown’s commitment to empowering women through education, confidence-building, and personal safety awareness.