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State launches 'Nari Adalat'
Orissa POST
|January 18, 2026
Week-long celebrations of National Girl Child Day 2026 launched 'PALNA' (Anganwadi-cum-Crèche) guidelines unveiled 100-bed new building of Utkal Balashram at Jajpur inaugurated Modern kitchens inaugurated at Utkal Balashrams in Puri and Jajpur Foundation stone laid for Integrated Vatsalya Sadans in Khurda and Gajapati
The state government Saturday launched 'Nari Adalat' pilot project to provide amicable resolution of civil, family and dowry-related disputes, aiming to significantly reduce pending litigation and strengthen access to justice at the grassroots level.
The initiative was jointly launched by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan across 10 panchayats in as many districts of the state.
Supported by Taluka Legal Service Cell Authorities, the project seeks to establish a swift and effective legal framework for women at the village level, the Law Minister said.
This story is from the January 18, 2026 edition of Orissa POST.
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