Rani Channamma Training Programme For Women Police Personnel | December 2022 to May 2025

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru in collaboration with the Bengaluru City Police and the General Thimayya National Academy of Adventure (GETHNAA) (Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Government of Karnataka) has successfully concluded the Rani Channamma Training Programme for women police personnel.

This programme consisted of eight batches through which more than two hundred women police personnel have been trained on laws relating to women, senior citizens and children as well as criminal laws. The training was undertaken during the time period between December 2022 and May 2025.

About the Programme

The Rani Channamma Training Programme was aimed at training women police personnel in areas of Self Defence, Unarmed Combat, Self-Assertiveness, Gender Sensitisation, Counselling Skills, Legal Awareness and Public Speaking. NLSIU organised sessions on Legal Knowledge which were conducted by advocates and members of civil society organisations.

The training programme focused on empowering the women police personnel with key tools and information in the areas of gender-based violence and gender-based discrimination. It included discussions on gender stereotypes, criminal justice processes and relevant legislations such as the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. The attendees gained insights into relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 including the drafting of an FIR, sexual offences based on provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and provisions of marriage, divorce, maintenance, and succession under various personal laws. Expert speakers highlighted national and international conventions, legislations and regulations, as well as best practices.

The sessions facilitated knowledge sharing, collaboration, and capacity building for the women police personnel. They also sought to promote better legal understanding amongst the attendees. The attendees engaged in interactive sessions and discussions highlighting the importance of collaboration between the police, citizens and civil society to ensure the effective implementation of various legislative measures.

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