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Odisha to open department for SHGs called “Mission Shakti”

Odisha will be the first state to have an exclusive department for Self Help Group (SHGs) called “Mission Shakti”. It is created for the development of women & is dedicated to all the women of Odisha. The Mission Shakti and Mamata Scheme combinedly benefit 70 lakh, women in the state. 50% reservation in Panchayati Raj has created a new era for the socio-economic development of women.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Governor of Odisha: Ganeshi Lal.
  • Chief Minister of Odisha: Naveen Patnaik.
  • Capital of Odisha: Bhubaneswar.
  • National Park of Odisha: Bhitarkanika National Park and Simlipal National Park.

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Sumit Arora

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