A national level training on 'prevention of women from sexual harassment at workplace' was organised by the Odisha State Commission for Women in collaboration with the Rama Devi Women’s University (RDWU) here and supported by the National Commission for Women.
The training programme for Internal Committee members was inaugurated by lighting the lamp. Participants were addressed by Prof Jyotirmayee Acharya , Chairperson IC Committee, RDWU, Syamali Mohapatra and Suvasmita Pati, IC PG Council, RDWU.
Maj Dr Kalpana Das, Syndicate Member, RDWU and Chairman CWDS, on her speech highlighted that every person whether she is a girl or old woman should know the self defence technique to fight against odds.
Dr Minati Behera joined as chief guest and said that sexual harassment or any harassment can be solved if proper information is given in time.
Former Chairperson OSCPD and OSCPCR Kasturi Mohapatra shared that proper facilities should be given to the Internal Committee so that it can work effectively.
Former Judge Uma Charan Mishra said that for solving the issues the judiciary system is there.
Jyotirmayee Udgata proposed a vote of thanks. Over 100 delegates from 48 colleges under RDWU participated. Debasis of OSMC co ordinated.