Odisha Government Directs Colleges and Universities to Establish ‘Shaktishree’ Empowerment Cells by August 25
Bhubaneswar, 9 August (H.S.): The Higher Education Department of the Odisha government has issued a directive for the immediate formation of ‘Shaktishree’ empowerment cells across all higher education institutions in the state. Official communication
Odisha Government Directs Colleges and Universities to Establish ‘Shaktishree’ Empowerment Cells by August 25


Bhubaneswar, 9 August (H.S.): The Higher Education Department of the Odisha government has issued a directive for the immediate formation of ‘Shaktishree’ empowerment cells across all higher education institutions in the state. Official communications have been sent to the Vice-Chancellors of universities as well as the principals of government and private colleges to ensure swift compliance.

According to the directive, each institution is required to appoint a ‘Shaktishree Sathi’ a women’s representative by August 20. Additionally, one female student from the final year of undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) courses must be selected as a class representative by August 14.

The order mandates that these empowerment cells be fully operational by August 25. This timeline also coincides with the launch of a six-day self-defense training program designed to enhance the safety and security of women students.

The initiative follows Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s announcement on July 19 regarding the ‘Shaktishree’ program, a comprehensive effort to promote the well-being and protection of women students and staff across all higher education campuses in Odisha.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda


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