Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik release a Coffee Table Book on “Paree Paain Kathatiye — A word for the little Angel” and also a Documentary film on Paree at Police Bhawan here on Saturday.
The Chief Minister released the book and documentary during the inauguration of a a “National Workshop on Wide Consultations by Stakeholders on Safety of Women and Children”.
Gracing the occasion, the CM has highly appreciated the state police for its noble initiatives in bringing awareness on the roles and responsibilities of parents, relatives, and members of the community against child sexual abuse.
Naveen said, “I am glad to learn that the 15-day social awareness campaign against child sexual abuse — “Paree Paain Kathatiye” was a phenomenal success in bringing awareness on the roles and responsibilities of parents, relatives, and members of the community and also sensitizing Police Personnel in prevention of sexual offences against minor children, especially minor girls”.
“I hope such noble initiatives by Odisha Police will continue in future in the next phase of Paree Campaign to help address various social evils and heinous crimes against women and girl children,” the CM said.
Naveen said, “The Police have a responsibility to create a secure environment for the citizens. I expect the State Police to take prompt, effective and exemplary action against anti-socials and criminals”.
He said, “I hope that the daylong deliberations will yield fruitful ideas and an effective action plan will be evolved to ensure safety of women and children in our society.”
Naveen also appreciated the association of National Police Foundation & Institute and UNICEF for organising the workshop.