India, Aug. 31 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with the Odisha government, is organising the First Shakti Summit - State WCD Leadership Conclave in Bhubaneswar from September 1 to 3.

The inaugural ceremony will be led by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida in the presence of Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar.

The summit will bring together Principal Secretaries, Commissioners and senior leadership from Women and Child Development Departments of 25 States, along with other relevant stakeholders. It will provide a platform for states to share experiences, identify implementation gaps and strengthen Centre-State convergence on issues concerning women's safety, protection and empowe...