The Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have built a tremendous level of confidence among women of our State. Women also have incredible scope in those environments where they are able to develop their personality and steering their economic status as well as social respect, said Khordha Collector Niranjan Sahoo while speaking at a workshop on “Protection and promotion of rights of woman and child” organised by the People’s Cultural Centre (PECUC) here.
PECUC secretary Ranjan Kumar Mohanty laid emphasis on ensuring a conducive environment for women and children, besides protecting them from violence.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhubaneswar Block Development Officer (BDO) Sukanta Kumar Pradhan also urged all the stakeholders to generate massive awareness to end domestic violence against women.
Among others, Prof Adaramani Boral, senior journalist Pradosh Patnaik, eminent athlete Anuradha Biswal and PECUC executive director Anuradha Mohanty highlighted various issues and Government schemes for the empowerment of women.