Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Odisha Deputy CM Links Women’s Safety With Empowerment
Pravati Parida said women need both safety and opportunities to become empowered.
She said these two goals should be worked on together.
She made the statement at the Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar.
The summit brings officials from different Indian States and Union territories together.
They are sharing ideas about how to help women.
Vijaya Rahatkar said strong institutions and continued teamwork are important.
Parida said government policies must be properly put into action.
She also said communities should help make these policies improve people’s lives.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said women’s safety and empowerment must be pursued together.
Parida made the remarks while inaugurating the three-day Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
The summit was attended by senior officials from 22 States and Union territories.
Parida said strong institutions, effective implementation and collective responsibility are needed to advance women’s welfare.
National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar called for sustained collective action and stronger institutional mechanisms.
- Who
- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar addressed the summit.
- What
- The Shakti Summit focused on linking women’s safety and empowerment through stronger institutions, implementation and collective responsibility.
- When
- The summit was inaugurated on Tuesday and will run for three days.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To enable States and the Centre to share practices, strengthen coordination and advance women’s safety, dignity and opportunities.
- Event
- Shakti Summit
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Duration
- Three days
- Attendance
- Senior officials from 22 States and Union territories
- Speaker
- Pravati Parida, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister
- Institutional representative
- Vijaya Rahatkar, chairperson of the National Commission for Women
- Central message
- Women’s safety and empowerment should be pursued together.