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‘Unable to pay school fees, scooter EMIs’: Odisha Mission Shakti workers demand release of remuneration

December 11, 2024 1:20 am

"The BJD has always supported the Mission Shakti programme and we will continue to support them,” former CM Naveen Patnaik told reporters outside the state assembly

Women on dharna outside Assembly over non payment of salary, BJD raises issue in House

December 09, 2024 2:34 pm

BJP member Manas Dutta blamed the previous BJD government and held it responsible for not extending their service agreement which ended in April, 2024.

In Odisha, BJP eyes Naveen Patnaik’s strongest bastion: women

May 23, 2024 12:29 am

As the ruling BJD announces a pension for women associated with its highly successful SHG network, BJP promises each woman Rs 50,000 cash spread over two years

VK Pandian’s wife Sujata transferred by EC after BJP accused her of being 'BJD agent'

May 03, 2024 7:37 am

Sujata R Karthikeyan transferred from Mission Shakti department to ‘non-public facing department’ with immediate effect, notification expected in a day or two

Odisha CM announces interest-free loans up to Rs 10 lakh for SHGs

February 27, 2024 6:56 pm

He also outlined plans to establish 5,000 Mission Shakti Bazaars over the next five years.

Mission Shakti was launched in October 2020 to make improvements to women’s safety, dignity and empowerment in a state that has been infamous for its feudal mindset towards women and the consequent violence and exploitation faced by them. It is based on two founding pillars. (Express File Photo)

The Uttar Pradesh model for crimes against women

January 16, 2024 9:50 am

There is every reason to rejoice in this spectacular achievement of the UP government. There is robust global research to support the belief that only a time-bound justice delivery system is a powerful deterrent

In next phase, Mission Shakti initiative to equip young women with self-defence skills

October 12, 2023 1:20 am

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued directives to various departments, emphasising the need for the development of self-defence proficiency among girls, but also raising their awareness and knowledge of laws related to women's safety.

BJP’s double engine faces jibe from Naveen Patnaik: ‘For people, governance matters’

May 13, 2023 7:29 pm

Unfazed by the “lawlessness” attack by the opposition, especially the BJP, Patnaik said, “Those who insult the people of Odisha by calling them lawless are working against the state.”

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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme to be extended to all districts

July 15, 2022 9:18 pm

Focus to be on activities with impact on ground, say WCD guidelines.

Millets cafe inaugurated in Odisha’s Keonjhar

November 01, 2021 6:01 am

The Millet Shakti Café will be managed by the women self-help group federation supported by Mission Shakti and sell an array of millet-based food products.