India, Sept. 1 -- The Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, today inaugurated the Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar, bringing together senior officials from 22 States and Union Territories to strengthen collective action on women's safety, protection and empowerment.

Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest, Parida said women's safety and empowerment must be pursued together through strong institutions, effective implementation and collective responsibility. "Women's safety and women's empowerment cannot be addressed in isolation. They must move together through strong institutions, effective implementation and collective responsibility. The Shakti Summit provides an important platform for States and the Centre to learn...