BHUBANESWAR (August 19): The Women and Child Development Department hosted a state-level orientation programme on Wednesday at the State Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. The programme focused on the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida presided over the meeting. 
Several senior officials attended the session, including Dr. Mrunalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department; Monisha Banerjee, Director; and Sumitra Patnaik, Additional Secretary. Field officers and administrative representatives from all districts of Odisha also participated in the training. The attendee list included Sub-Collectors, Protection Officers, police personnel, and staff from One Stop Centres (OSC) and Shakti Sadan. Representatives from District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) and District Hubs for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) also took part in the discussions.
The training session detailed key legal provisions, statutory duties, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms. Participants reviewed operational steps to address domestic abuse and dowry offenses efficiently. The speakers emphasized regular communication among police officers, protection officers, and legal aid authorities to prevent procedural delays.
In her address, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida reiterated the state government's commitment to protect the rights and safety of women. She stated that legal literacy enables women to report offenses and access institutional support. She noted that public awareness plays a key role in stopping unlawful dowry demands and domestic abuse.
Parida stated that the administration aims to create a dowry-free state and safe domestic environments. She noted that effective enforcement and grassroots outreach must support existing legal frameworks. She directed direct-service workers and district officials to process grievances swiftly. She instructed field teams to provide timely legal aid, counseling, shelter, and medical support to all affected individuals without administrative delays.
Several senior officials attended the session, including Dr. Mrunalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department; Monisha Banerjee, Director; and Sumitra Patnaik, Additional Secretary. Field officers and administrative representatives from all districts of Odisha also participated in the training. The attendee list included Sub-Collectors, Protection Officers, police personnel, and staff from One Stop Centres (OSC) and Shakti Sadan. Representatives from District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) and District Hubs for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) also took part in the discussions.
The training session detailed key legal provisions, statutory duties, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms. Participants reviewed operational steps to address domestic abuse and dowry offenses efficiently. The speakers emphasized regular communication among police officers, protection officers, and legal aid authorities to prevent procedural delays.
In her address, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida reiterated the state government's commitment to protect the rights and safety of women. She stated that legal literacy enables women to report offenses and access institutional support. She noted that public awareness plays a key role in stopping unlawful dowry demands and domestic abuse.
Parida stated that the administration aims to create a dowry-free state and safe domestic environments. She noted that effective enforcement and grassroots outreach must support existing legal frameworks. She directed direct-service workers and district officials to process grievances swiftly. She instructed field teams to provide timely legal aid, counseling, shelter, and medical support to all affected individuals without administrative delays.
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