Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha on Tuesday appointed Babita Patra as the new Chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR).
As per the notification issued by the Department of Women & Child Development, the appointment has been made under Section 17(1), 17(2)(a), and Section 18 of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
A resident of Mayur Vihar, Somnath Nagar (4th Lane) in Berhampur, Patra will serve a term of three years from the date she assumes office or until she attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever comes earlier.
The OSCPCR plays a crucial role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of children in the state, and her appointment is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to address child protection issues across Odisha.
