Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- Rayagada district is emerging as a shining example of women empowerment in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Monday while inaugurating the Subhadra Shakti Mela 2026.
Through the active involvement of local women, the district is transforming lives and setting benchmarks for the entire state, he added.
Highlighting the achievements of grassroots women initiatives, Majhi said that 12,783 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Rayagada have brought together over 1.52 lakh mothers and sisters, enabling them to secure better livelihoods and create a brighter future for their families.
"Where opportunities were once scarce, women's active participation has opened new doors of possibility," he added.
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