Amid a spate of violent crimes against women, TOI takes a closer look at the steps and initiatives the Odhisha govt is rolling out to safeguard its daughters

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi pledged unwavering commitment to women’s safety amidst rising violent crime reports. Despite a slight dip in official crime data, recent brutal incidents, including a gang-rape and a suicide following alleged sexual harassment, sparked outrage. The state launched ‘Shaktishree’ for student safety, while police promised zero tolerance.