From self-defense training for women to disciplined military-style camps for children, we nurture confidence, courage, and a deep respect for our nation.
Our structured defense programs aim at creating confident and aware self-defense solutions.
Practical leadership sessions focused on discipline, teamwork, and character building in real-life scenarios.
Leadership-based activities to enhance confidence, mental strength, and decision-making skills.
Structured activities and guided training that instill discipline, responsibility, respect, and a strong moral foundation for life.
Rupali Subodh Saikhedkar
Founder President, NGO Dhruv Foundation
Founder Director, Dhruv Defence Motivation Center
Rupali Subodh Saikhedkar is an entrepreneur, life coach, motivational speaker, and expert self-defense trainer dedicated to empowering individuals and uplifting communities. With over 20,000 women trained in self-defense, she strives to build confidence and ensure safety among women across India. For more than 10 years, Rupali Subodh Saikhedkar has worked closely with the Indian Army to promote the welfare of soldiers and civilians, celebrating nine major festivals annually with the armed forces.
As the Supporting NGO for the Dakshin Maharashtra & Goa Sub Area during the Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations in Pune, she played a key role in organizing impactful events such as the War Victory Flame Welcome and the Ride with Pride bike rally. In the area of health and wellness, Rupali Subodh Saikhedkar conducts cervical and breast cancer screenings, blood donation drives, and free health check-ups throughout Pune.
With a mission to inspire change, foster resilience, and honor the nation’s brave soldiers, she leads a range of community-driven initiatives that make a lasting impact.
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Anil Jagtap joined the Indian Army in 1994 and participated in the Kargil War, earning the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card. He served in the UN mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (2001), in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Special Action Group (2005–2007), and as a training officer in Bhutan (2015).
Col Keshav Sharma is a distinguished retired officer of the Indian Army with a commendable record of service. Known for his leadership, strategic acumen, and commitment to national security, he has served in key operational roles during his military career. He continues to contribute to defense and security-related.
Captain Rajkumar kisan pawar Served as an NSG Black Commando and specialized as a bomb technician and bomb disposal (BD) expert in New Delhi. He was actively involved in conducting anti-sabotage and anti-explosive checks at the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during Parliament sessions from 2015 to 2018.
Self-Defense Training for Empowerment
Our Women’s Safety Workshop is designed to empower women with essential self-defense skills and the confidence to protect themselves in any critical situation. We conduct these workshops across corporates, colleges, schools, and housing societies, typically catering to groups of 30 to 50 women, with the capacity to scale up for larger audiences.
The core purpose of the workshop is to ensure that every woman is mentally and physically prepared to handle real-life threats without waiting for external help. We believe that self-defense is not just a skill but a necessity, and our training is aimed at building both mental alertness and inner confidence in each participant.
The one-day programme covers the basics of self-defense while introducing the philosophy behind personal protection, developing the right mindset, and cultivating controlled aggression when needed. Participants are taught effective striking techniques such as punching, kicking, and clinching, along with methods to block punches, kicks, and other common forms of attack. The session also includes practical defenses against strikes, knife threats and attacks, chokes, grabs, and even situations involving multiple attackers.
Special emphasis is placed on using one’s own body as a natural weapon, giving women the tools they need regardless of physical strength or background. In addition to the physical training, we address the psychological aspects of fear and provide DIY practice sessions to help women build resilience and self-belief. The workshop concludes with a live demonstration and an interactive talk show, allowing participants to ask questions and clarify their doubts.
Hear from our young cadets and proud parents! Watch inspiring feedback from kids sharing their training experiences and heartfelt testimonials from parents witnessing their children’s growth, discipline, and confidence at Dhruv Defence Motivation Center.
I am also a life Coach of Amrapali chavan who is survivor of German Bomb blast we are glad to say that due to our support & Motivation she succeeded to fly high by paragliding & made a world record. In her record she was accompanied by my son Dhruv Saikhedkar who is the youngest solo paraglider who flewed for spreading message of Peace Globally.
A remarkable journey in the field of women’s empowerment and safety has been led by a dedicated Women’s Safety Expert, who has trained nearly 20,000 women in self-defense across colleges, corporate offices, petrol pumps, and residential societies throughout India. A significant number of workshops have been conducted in association with the Indian Army and Maharashtra Police, particularly in Pune, where thousands of women have been trained to protect themselves with confidence and courage.
Over the years, the impactful work in promoting safety and self-reliance among women has been recognized extensively. More than 50 awards and honors have been received from various esteemed organizations and institutions. Recognition has been granted by the Delhi Ministry through the Womennovator platform, and the Maharashtra Ratna Gaurav Puraskar has been awarded as a mark of distinction. Felicitations have also been extended by the Indian Army (DMSA), CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), and Pune Customs Department, acknowledging the invaluable service to the community.
Numerous other accolades have been conferred, including the Global Icon of India title, the Stree Shakti cha Jagar honor, and awards from Women TV and Stree Sanmaan Puraskaar 2020 by the Maha NGO Federation of Maharashtra. Contributions have been celebrated through honors such as the Creative Art Therapy Award by Sancheti Health Care Group, VNMC Gold Award, Unnati Power Award, and the Indian Power Woman 2020 title.
Till date we had Guided 2000 Asprints on How to Join our Indian Arm Forces as a career.
Further commendations have been received from institutions such as FC College, Wadia College, SP College, and Symbiosis Management. The National Insurance Academy has also offered its felicitation, while additional recognitions have been bestowed by PA Waves, Aviva Challenger, and the Kamat Hotel Group for efforts toward rebuilding Odisha.
A special title of “NavaDurga” was conferred by Pudhari Newspaper, and the Golden 50 Award was awarded by Mahila Gruh Udyog Lijjat Papad. The journey has been marked by an unwavering commitment to creating safer spaces for women, and the continued impact has been acknowledged by government bodies, media, academia, and civil society alike.
I must say it's a highly appreciated innovative designed camp where every kid learn all the skills which are mandatory in today's generation. You people put great efforts, support, dedication and motivation in the kids which will create a better society. Thanks word is really not enough for your dedication n encouragement. Kindly keep posting your upcoming events. Thanks alot.
Dear Rupali Madam, We, Abhyuday's parents, thank you and your team of instructors and everyone who did a great job with the kids for developing their confidence and personality. They could learn new skills and interact with more kids and have a great time. It was really great to see the pictures and videos of the kids doing and learning different skills. Thank you for such a platform, which is needed more in this day and age as there are lots of distractions.
Wonderful team and coaches. So well managed camp! Thank you for this exceptional experience 🙏 Kids got to learn so many new things in the last 10 days. It was a very special experience for the kids! 👍🏻👍🏻 All the activities were very thoughtful designed and executed. Kids enjoyed the visit to the war memorial museum and especially the laser show. Last but not the least the van service made it very convenient for the parents. Thank you once again. 🙏🏼
The best summer camp ever my daughter has attended till now. She is suppper happy with all the learnings from the camp. It taught her life skills, taking care of oneself and others as well, how to respond in crisis situations and unconditional respect towards soldiers and nation. I'm sure I don't need to plan any vacation during winter break. Thank you to The Dhruv team!! Kudos to you all.
Our NGO "Dhruv Foundation" Is working in association with Indian Army since 10 years.
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