Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Odisha Deputy CM Calls for Women to Report Workplace Harassment
Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, is telling women to speak up about sexual harassment at work.
She spoke to government employees about the POSH Act, which helps protect women.
She said the government will support victims.
However, the opposition party is saying that the government isn't doing enough to help victims.
They're bringing up examples where women haven't gotten justice.
Meanwhile, the Deputy CM is also dealing with a case in her constituency where a young girl was attacked.
Odisha's Deputy CM urged women to report sexual harassment at workplaces.
The Deputy CM addressed government employees at an orientation on the POSH Act.
She emphasized that the government stands with victims and will take action.
The opposition criticized the government's handling of sexual harassment cases.
The Deputy CM visited a victim of an attack in her constituency.
- Who
- Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida
- What
- Deputy CM urges women to report sexual harassment; orientation on POSH Act.
- When
- July 23 (PTI)
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To raise awareness and ensure proper implementation of the POSH Act
Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Implementation of POSH Act
Government's Stance
Emphasizes setting up of Internal Committees for POSH Act implementation
Opposition's Stance
Accusations of inaction on sexual harassment cases
Response to Victim Reporting
Government's Stance
Advocating for women to come forward and report harassment.
Opposition's Stance
Highlighting delays and lack of justice for victims of sexual harassment.
- Deputy CM
- Pravati Parida
- Event
- Orientation on POSH Act
- Location
- Odisha
- Act
- POSH Act (2013)
- Opposition Party Spokesperson
- Lenin Mohanty