Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Odisha Reports Rising Student Harassment Cases
Over the past year, colleges and universities in Odisha have seen a concerning rise in harassment complaints from female students.
The Higher Education Minister reported 19 sexual harassment complaints, including one involving a deceased student.
Since June 2024, 20 additional complaints have been lodged covering various forms of harassment.
Additionally, the School and Mass Education Minister revealed 32 cases of harassment reported across nine districts, with Kandhamal district having the most.
Authorities are working to address issues of safety and address the complaints.
Odisha's Higher Education Minister reported 19 sexual harassment complaints filed by female students in the past year.
One complaint involved a deceased BEd student from Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) college.
Since June 12, 2024, 20 complaints from female students have been lodged, according to 17 universities.
Ravenshaw and Utkal Universities had the most complaints since June 2024.
The School and Mass Education Minister reported 32 harassment cases across 9 districts, with Kandhamal having the most.
- Who
- Higher Education Minister Suryavanshi Suraj and School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond
- What
- Reported rising cases of harassment against female students.
- When
- In the past year, and since June 12, 2024
- Where
- Odisha, in colleges, universities, and schools across various districts.
- Why
- To address queries about harassment complaints filed by female students.
- Total Complaints (past year)
- 19 sexual harassment complaints
- Complaints Since June 2024
- 20 complaints
- School Districts with Cases
- 9
- Kandhamal District Cases
- 11