Shobhana Mohanty has taken charge as the Chairperson of the State Women's Commission in Odisha, while Babita Patra has taken charge as the Chairperson of the Child Protection Rights Commission in Bhubaneswar.
Key Highlights
- Appointments: The state government appointed Shobhana Mohanty as Women's Commission Chairperson and Babita Patra as Child Rights Protection Commission Chairperson.
- Tenure: Both appointments are for a period of 3 years.
- Shobhana Mohanty's Statement: After taking charge, Mohanty emphasized that no one is above the law and strict steps are needed to protect women. She also mentioned that urgent steps have been taken regarding incidents in Balasore, Balanga, and Pattamundai.
- Babita Patra's Statement: Patra said she will work for the development of children, study past cases, and prepare a roadmap, emphasizing that children's safety is essential.
Roles of the Commissions
- State Women's Commission: Safeguards and promotes women's rights and interests in Odisha, focusing on gender equality, safety, and empowerment.
- Child Protection Rights Commission: Works for the protection and development of children's rights in the state.