Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida affirmed the necessity of the restructuring of Mission Shakti, despite ongoing protests in a press conference on Friday.
Over the past eight days, the Mission Shakti EC Sangh has been actively protesting in front of the Assembly, demanding a halt to the restructuring process. The protests led to a temporary suspension of the process for two months after discussions with Divisional Secretary Shalini Pandit. However, the Deputy Chief Minister made it clear on Friday morning that the restructuring efforts would continue as planned.
“The restructuring of Mission Shakti is essential to ensure the system’s efficiency and fulfil the vision of women empowerment as seen by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee,” Parida stated during the press conference organized for the upcoming Subhadra Shakti Mela.
ସ୍ୱୟଂ ସହାୟକ ଗୋଷ୍ଠୀର ମା’ମାନଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ହସ୍ତ ଶିଳ୍ପ ଓ କଳାକୃତି ସାମଗ୍ରୀର ମେଳା ” ସୁଭଦ୍ରା ଶକ୍ତି ମେଳା” @mission_shakti #SUBHADRA #SubhadraShakti #SubhadraShaktiMela #EmpoweredWomen #EmpoweredOdisha #ViksitOdisha pic.twitter.com/UjnUeIHA1M
— Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) February 21, 2025
Emphasizing the need for changes, Parida highlighted that the restructuring aims to bring forward more efficient leadership among women. The government initiated the restructuring process last January, and despite opposition, it is determined to proceed within the Mission Shakti rules.
The Subhadra Shakti Mela, set to begin on Saturday in Bhubaneswar, will showcase products made by self-help groups under the Mission Shakti program. This event aims to economically empower women by providing a platform for them to display and sell their products. The mela will continue until March 2, with plans to organize area-based melas for self-help groups unable to attend this time.
As the restructuring process moves forward, the government remains committed to fostering a dynamic and efficient system that empowers women across the state.
