Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, attended the second day of the Subhadra Shakti Leadership Summit, organised by the Mission Shakti Department in Konark.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Deputy Chief Minister addressed the gathering, stating that women are no longer confined to their homes; they have become a powerful force driving social and economic transformation. Through Mission Shakti, thousands of women in Odisha are becoming self-reliant and achieving significant milestones. She emphasised that the Subhadra Shakti Leadership Conference will further bolster women’s leadership, enabling them to transition from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and play a vital role in strengthening the rural economy and community development.
Dy CM Parida also expressed her vision of creating more Lakhpati and Maha Lakhpati Didis in the coming years, who will establish new enterprises and attain financial independence.
The summit saw the participation of 90 Presidents and Secretaries from various Women Federations across the districts of Bargarh, Rayagada, Sambalpur, and Koraput. During the conference, attendees received training on leadership development, skill enhancement, start-up opportunities, and financial empowerment.
Dr Monica Priyadarshini, Director of the Mission Shakti Department, along with senior officials from the department, attended the summit.
This initiative is expected to significantly enhance women’s leadership qualities and empower them to become confident agents of social change.
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