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The Higher Education Department of the Odisha government has issued a directive to immediately establish 'Shaktishree' empowerment cells.

Official letters have reportedly been sent to the Vice-Chancellors of all universities, as well as to the principals of government and private colleges in the state, in this regard.

As per the instructions in the letter, steps must be taken to select Shaktishree Sathi (women representatives) by August 20.

The order further states that by August 25, the Shaktishree empowerment cell should be operational, along with the commencement of a six-day self-defence training program.

Earlier on July 19...