Bhubaneswar, August 18: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida urged newly inducted members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to ensure that the “best interest of the child” remains central to every decision and intervention concerning children in need of care and protection.
Parida was speaking at the inauguration of a five-day training programme for the second batch of newly appointed CWC members at the State Institute for Women and Children in Bhubaneswar. A total of 58 members from 27 districts are participating in the programme, which aims to strengthen their understanding of child protection mechanisms, statutory responsibilities and welfare measures.
The Deputy CM stressed the need for sensitivity, empathy and coordinated efforts to safeguard children’s rights, dignity and well-being. She also interacted with the newly inducted members to understand their grassroots experiences and challenges in handling child-related cases. The first batch of 78 CWC members had earlier undergone similar training. The ongoing programme focuses on developing a child-sensitive, rights-based and responsive approach to ensure effective protection and welfare of children across Odisha.
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