The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) is set to organize a special celebration for Raja Parba on June 14, bringing together more than 600 girls from slum areas across all 59 wards of the city. The participants, all aged below 15 years, will engage in a day-long program featuring cultural activities and awareness campaigns.
Event Details and Coordination
Over 60 CMC personnel have been deployed to coordinate and manage the event. The civic body has planned Raja-themed decorations, free alata and mehndi application, face and nail art sessions, food stalls, art and craft workshops for children, and various other recreational activities. Free meals and refreshments will be provided to all participants, according to the CMC.
Mayor's Vision for the Celebration
Cuttack mayor Subhash Singh said the program was designed to celebrate womanhood while spreading an important social message. "Raja celebrates the dignity of women. Through this initiative, we want every girl, irrespective of her social or economic background, to participate in the festivities," said Singh.
Launch of 'Red Box' Campaign
As part of the celebrations, the CMC will launch the ‘Red Box’ campaign to promote safe disposal of sanitary waste and menstrual hygiene awareness. Special red boxes will be placed in door-to-door garbage collection vehicles to enable women to dispose of used sanitary pads separately. The waste will be scientifically incinerated, reducing the need for sanitation workers to manually handle them and lowering their risk of infections.
The event is expected to witness participation from community representatives, civic officials, and volunteers.
