On the occasion of the International Day of Girl Child on 11th October, 2020, the Department of Women and Child Development and Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha launched “Advika – Every girl is unique”, a new programme for the adolescent girls of the state. The programme was launched in a state webinar by Ms. Tukuni Sahu,Hon’ble Minister Women and Child Development. ADVIKA, the programme is an initiative of the State for the development and empowerment of adolescent girls between the ages of 10-19 years. The objective of the program “ADVIKA” is to reduce risks and vulnerability of all adolescent girls in the age group of 10-19 years and making them self-reliant, empowered and sustainable by renewing commitments towards adolescent girls. It will be implemented through Anganwadi centres across 30 districts and municipal corporations of the state. ADVIKA is a comprehensive package consisting of Anganwadi Pocket Book, Kishori Kalender, Kishori Barta,Tiki mausi Multimedia Package and Frequently Asked Questions.
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