Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 -- The first Shakti Summit - State WCD Leadership Conclave, organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW), will begin in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday with a focus on strengthening the implementation and monitoring of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act and institutional mechanisms for women's safety and empowerment.
The three-day summit will bring together Principal Secretaries, Commissioners and senior officials from the Women and Child Development Departments of 25 states, besides other key stakeholders.
The conclave will provide a platform for states to share their experiences, identify gaps in implementation and strengthen Centre-State coordination on issues related to women's safety, protection and em...