July 4th 2024.
During a meeting at the State Institute of Women and Children in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida announced plans to revamp the State Social Welfare Board. She emphasized the importance of the board for the development of the state and proposed a partnership between the government and voluntary organizations for its effective management. In order to gather valuable insights, she welcomed suggestions from stakeholders.
At the meeting, Shubha Sarma, the Principal Secretary of the WCD department, shared that a committee would be formed to discuss proposals and suggestions from various organizations regarding the revamp of the board. Monisha Bannerjee, Director of the Social Welfare Board, and other senior officials of the department were also present, along with representatives from voluntary organizations. As part of the event, the minister inaugurated a yoga-cum-wellness center and badminton and volleyball courts at the State Institute of Women and Children campus in Laxmisagar.
In addition to the inauguration, Parida also took part in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign by planting saplings of Jamun and Indian Gooseberry. Expressing her thoughts during the event, she highlighted the popularity of the tree-planting campaign across the country and urged people to plant trees in honor of their mothers for the betterment of future generations. She also advised voluntary organizations to focus on planting banyan trees as they play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy environment.
Overall, the meeting proved to be a fruitful platform for discussions and initiatives towards the development of the State Social Welfare Board. With the support of the government, voluntary organizations, and the community, the board is expected to undergo positive changes in the near future.
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