Mangalore : ‘Shakthi’, a national Bunt women’s convention will be organized under the aegis of Shri Siddivinayaka Prathistana and Ganeshotsava Samithi, at Bunts Hostel premises on August 24, Sunday from 10.30 am said Dr Ashajyothi Rai, president of the convention.

Speaking at the press meet held at AB Shetty Hall on August 21, Thursday she said that convention will discuss issues like atrocities against women, strengthening women community, condemning rape incidents and training self-defence mechanism for women, legal awareness and other precautionary measures to needed to be taken care while using social media.

Rai also said that resource persons from across the state and country would participate in the convention. Apart from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasaragod districts, Bunt women from Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Mysore and Davangere will enthusiastically participate in the event.