BHUBANESWAR: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida presided over a virtual meeting on Tuesday with field-level officials from all districts to assess preparations for the statewide ‘Subhadra Shakti Samavesh’ program, scheduled from June 21 to 30.

According to official sources, the initiative will be held in all gram panchayats across the state to raise awareness about women empowerment and livelihood opportunities.

The program aims to educate self-help group (SHG) members about various government schemes, financial inclusion, skill development, market linkages, and to promote the emergence of more ‘Lakhpati Didis’ and ‘Mahalakhpati Didis’.

Parida instructed officials to ensure the event’s smooth and successful execution in all districts. Following this, she led an interaction program with community support staff (CSS) of Mission Shakti, which saw participation from over 300 members across all 30 districts.

“The dedication, hard work, and efficiency of community support staff have been the driving force behind the success of Mission Shakti. Their continuous efforts have helped ensure the effective implementation of various government schemes at the grassroots level,” Parida stated.

She further praised the performance of the community support staff, noting that their contributions have helped Odisha achieve the top position in the country for work efficiency. Parida also reviewed the progress of grassroots-level activities and provided essential guidance for enhancing and expanding Mission Shakti programs in the future.