Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Odisha Deputy CM Addresses Sexual Harassment in Workplace
The Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, told women to speak up about sexual harassment at work.
She spoke at a meeting about a law that protects women from this.
She wants companies to have special groups to handle complaints.
The opposition party, BJD, said that the government needs to do more than just talk and should take action.
The Deputy Chief Minister also visited a young assault victim and spoke to her family and doctors about her care.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida urged women to report sexual harassment at workplaces.
Parida addressed an orientation program on the POSH Act (2013) at the State secretariat.
She emphasized the importance of institutional accountability and setting up Internal Committees.
The Opposition BJD criticized Parida, citing inaction on harassment cases.
Parida visited a sexual assault victim in Delhi and discussed her treatment with medical staff.
- Who
- Pravati Parida, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister, and government employees
- What
- Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida urged working women to report sexual harassment.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Odisha State Secretariat
- Why
- To raise awareness and ensure implementation of the POSH Act (2013).
BJD Criticism
Government Stance
Government Response vs. Opposition Criticism
BJD Criticism
The BJD accused the government of inaction in addressing sexual harassment cases.
Government Stance
The government, represented by Pravati Parida, emphasized the importance of reporting harassment and implementing the POSH Act.
- Government Official
- Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha
- Event
- Orientation program on POSH Act (2013)
- Location
- State secretariat, Lok Seva Bhawan
- Attendees
- Over 600 government employees
- Act Addressed
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act