The ‘Aashirbad Ka Diya’(Lamp of blessings) initiative is in line with the Government of Odisha’s decision to organise the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan–2026’ across the State from September 17 to October 17, 2026.
Pravati Parida urges women to participate in ‘Aashirbad Ka Diya’: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida urges women to participate in the ‘Aashirbad Ka Diya’ programme by lighting a lamp on September 17, 2026. The campaign marks as a symbol of service, gratitude and women’s empowerment.
The call was made during a review meeting chaired by Dy CM Pravati Parida on Friday. Wherein Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Cluster Level Federations (CLFs), Gram Panchayat Level Associations of Federations (GPLAFs), Block and District Level Federations, Lakhpati Didis, Producer Groups and Producer Companies were urged to actively participate in the initiative.
The ‘Aashirbad Ka Diya’(Lamp of blessings) initiative is in line with the Government of Odisha’s decision to organise the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan–2026’ across the State from September 17 to October 17, 2026. The month-long campaign aims to promote the spirit of service, collective participation and social responsibility. The women beneficiaries of the flagship government schemes are called upon to participate in the programme.
Speaking on the initiative, Dy CM Pravati Parida said, ‘If every woman beneficiary lights a lamp as a symbol of gratitude and aspiration for Viksit Bharat 2047 and Viksit Odisha 2036, the entire State will glow with the light of women’s empowerment. Each diya will represent the strength, dignity and aspirations of our women and their contribution towards the development of the State and the nation.’
Secretary, Mission Shakti, Mansi Nimbhal, and Director, Mission Shakti, Dr. Monica Priyadarshini, were present at the meeting along with other officials. Chief Development Officers (CDOs), Block Development Officers (BDOs), CLF members, GPLAF representatives and SHG members from all 30 districts participated virtually.
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