Odisha: Derabish CDPO Relived From Duty For Impartial Probe On “Woman Staff’s Miscarriage” Case

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Odisha: Derabish CDPO Relived From Duty For Impartial Probe On “Woman Staff’s Miscarriage” Case

by Hemanta Pande

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Odisha government on Wednesday relieved a Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) in Kendrapara district from duty to ensure an impartial probe into allegations that she denied leave to a pregnant woman employee for which the latter reportedly suffered a miscarriage.

Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: Odisha government on Wednesday relieved a Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) in Kendrapara district from duty to ensure an impartial probe into allegations that she denied leave to a pregnant woman employee for which the latter reportedly suffered a miscarriage.

In a post on X, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said, “Snehalata Sahoo, the CDPO of Derabish block in Kendrapara district, has been relieved from her duty for an impartial investigation into the miscarriage of a 7-month-old fetus of a clerk in the Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department.”

The District Collector has been directed to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter, she added.

CDPO ସ୍ନେହଲତା ସାହୁଙ୍କ ଅବହେଳା ପାଇଁ କେନ୍ଦ୍ରାପଡା ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଡେରାବିଶ ବ୍ଲକ ମହିଳା ଓ ଶିଶୁ ବିକାଶ ବିଭାଗରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟରତ କିରାଣୀ ବର୍ଷା ପ୍ରିୟଦର୍ଶିନୀ ମହାପାତ୍ରଙ୍କ ୭ ମାସର ଗର୍ଭ ନଷ୍ଟ ହେବା ଘଟଣାର ନିରପେକ୍ଷ ତଦନ୍ତ ପାଇଁ CDPO ସ୍ନେହଲତା ସାହୁଙ୍କୁ ବ୍ଲକ ଅଫିସରୁ ଅପସାରଣ କରାଗଲା। ଘଟଣାର ନିରପେକ୍ଷ ତଦନ୍ତ ହୋଇ ରିପୋର୍ଟ ଆସିବା… — Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) October 30, 2024

Deputy CM Parida, who oversees the W&CD Department, also said appropriate action will be taken once the investigation report is received.

Notably, Barsha Priyadarshini, a clerk in the W&CD Department, on Tuesday alleged that she lost her child in the womb after being denied leave despite experiencing labour pains at her office on October 25.

Also Read: Pregnant Govt Employee Loses Child After Being 'Denied' Leave In Kendrapada

Speaking to mediapersons, Barsha alleged that both CDPO Sahoo and other officials ignored her pleas for assistance to get to a hospital.

Eventually, Barsha's relatives took her to a private hospital in Kendrapara, where an ultrasound confirmed that her baby had died.

Barsha, who was in her seventh month of pregnancy, also alleged that CDPO Sahoo used to mistreated her in the office.

Accusing the CDPO of "mental harassment and gross negligence", Barsha filed a written complaint with the District Collector, calling for strict action against her.

The CDPO, while speaking to media, said it was a false allegation and she had no knowledge of Barsha's condition.

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Bhubaneswar/ New Delhi, Oct 30: A day after replicas of the Konark wheels were installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan in New Delhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday appreciated the initiative and said, “a matter of great pride, particularly for all Odias.”

“The Konark chakra at the Sun Temple in Konark symbolises continuity and progress. Konark Sun Temple is an outstanding example of India’s civilisational prowess and Odisha’s architectural magnificence. Replicas of Konark wheels at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan is a laudatory initiative to showcase and promote India’s rich culture, heritage and artistic brilliance. A matter of great pride, particularly for all Odias,” Pradhan posted on X.

The Konark chakra at the Sun Temple in Konark symbolises continuity and progress. Konark Sun Temple is an outstanding example of India’s civilisational prowess and Odisha’s architectural magnificence. Replicas of Konark wheels at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit… pic.twitter.com/keJDMXvJsg — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 30, 2024

As many as four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan in the national capital.

Installation of Konark wheels aims to showcase and promote the rich heritage of the country among visitors, the President's Secretariat said in a statement.

The Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the culmination of Odisha’s temple architecture. It was built in the shape of a colossal chariot carrying the Sun God in 13th century.

The Konark wheels are symbols of India’s cultural legacy.

Odisha: Derabish CDPO Relived From Duty For Impartial Probe On “Woman Staff’s Miscarriage” Case

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