Independence Day: Kerala CM to inaugurate ‘Resurge – Safe Women, Safe Kerala’ on August 14 night
Event to be organised by the Women and Child Development department as part of the Independence Day celebrations from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On August 14, 2026, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate the 'Resurge – Safe Women, Safe Kerala' event, a gathering of women organized by the Women and Child Development department, as part of Independence Day celebrations, according to Minister for Women and Child Development Bindhu Krishna. The event, spanning from University College Junction to Ayurveda College Junction from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m., will feature a variety of activities aimed at promoting women's safety and freedom.
Activities include a motorcycle rally, a cycling initiative, skating, Kalaripayattu demonstration, self-defence training, dance, music, poetry recitation, stalls by women entrepreneurs, and a 'Wall of Freedom' for women to express their views. The event will also feature an exhibition of women safety apps and help lines, a police help desk, and She Team facilities.
The aim is to create awareness of government mechanisms to ensure women's safety, promote self-defence, health, and physical fitness, and provide women entrepreneurs opportunities to sell their products. The event is a reminder of women's ability to overcome fears and reclaim their space and freedom, both during the day and at night.
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