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Odisha Deputy CM Parida, UnionMinister Annapurna Devi discuss women empowerment initiatives

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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 9, 2026 2:02:17 PM IST
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida met Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi in New Delhi during the Ministrys two-day Departmental Summit on October 89.

The summit brings together ministers and senior officials from states and Union Territories to strengthen Centre-State coordination in women and child development.

The discussions focus on improving nutrition and early childhood education through Anganwadi Centres, strengthening child protection systems, ensuring womens safety and enhancing womens empowerment initiatives.

The Deputy CM participation underscores Odishas commitment to sharing its experiences and innovations while learning from best practices across States and UTs, with a focus on translating policy interventions into measurable improvements in the lives of women and children, an official statement said.

PM Modi will participate in the valedictory session of the Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development on October 9, 2026 at around 4:30 PM at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The two-day Departmental Summit, being held on October 8-9, 2026, will witness the participation of political leadership and officials dealing with the women and child development sector from all States.

It is the second in the series of Departmental Summits envisioned by the Prime Minister to strengthen cooperative federalism, foster collective ownership of national priorities, and accelerate outcomes through closer Centre-State collaboration. (ANI)

 
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