Odisha Congress has launched the “Nari Nyay” initiative to provide immediate support and justice for women facing domestic violence, harassment, or abuse. Now, women in Odisha can easily file complaints online via a dedicated QR code, complaint form, email ID, and helpline number.
What is Nari Nyay Scheme?
Nari Nyay is a women-centric initiative by the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), launched on 24th July 2025 to counter the Odisha government’s Shaktishree program. The scheme is focused on providing direct support to women who are victims of domestic violence, harassment, assault, or any gender-based crime.
This initiative includes the launch of a 24×7 Women’s Grievance Redressal Cell at Congress Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The aim is to give women a safe, accessible way to report incidents and get legal, counseling, and administrative support.
How to File an Online Complaint under Nari Nyay Scheme
Women can lodge their complaints in multiple ways:
1. Through QR Code / Online Form
Step 1: Scan the below provided QR code or directly click this complaint form link.
Step 2: The code will redirect you to the Nari Nyay online complaint form which will look like below. You will need to log in into your Gmail email account to send your complaint.
Step 3: Fill in your details such as name, whatsapp number, district, village and block and click the Next button.
Step 4: On the next page, select your issue, provide description of the issue, answer other required questions and upload any supporting documents.
Step 5: Submit the form for redressal and wait for any update from the congress officials.
2. By Email
You can also directly send your complaint to the official email ID released by the Odisha Congress at womencellodishpcc@gmail.com. Include your name, address, contact details and a brief of the issue you are facing.
3. By Helpline Number
There is no dedicated helpline contact number has been issued by the Odisha congress under this Nari Nyay scheme, however, if a dedicated helpline number is announced, women can call for help and guidance, we will update the number here.
Types of Issues you can complain about under Nari Nyay
You can complaint against any type of issue under the Nari Nyay scheme, below are some of the most common issues mentioned in the complaint form.
- Sexual harassment or assault (ଯୌନ ନିର୍ଯ୍ୟାତନା)
- Missing person / trafficking (ନିଖୋଜ / ଯୁବତୀ ଚାଲଣ)
- Police inaction or denial of justice (ପୁଲିସ ଅସହଯୋଗ)
- Legal aid required (ଆଇନ ସହାୟତା)
- Domestic violence (ଘରୋଇ ହିଂସା)
- Workplace harassment (କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଅସଦାଚରଣ)
- Livelihood distress (ଜୀବିକା ସମସ୍ୟା)
- Social security (ସାମାଜିକ ସୁରକ୍ଷା )
- Mental health / medical support (ମାନସିକ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ/ ଚିକିତ୍ସା ସହାୟତା)
- Educational issue (ପାଠ ପଢ଼ାରେ ସମସ୍ୟା)
- pension-related problem (ପେନସନ ସମସ୍ୟା)
- Government Policy Related Issue (ସରକାରୀ ଯୋଜନା ଜନିତ)
- Other (ଅନ୍ୟାନ୍ୟ)
Support Provided Under Nari Nyay
- 24×7 Redressal Cell: Round-the-clock support for women in need.
- Direct Intervention: The team will coordinate with police and administration to ensure action.
- Legal Aid: Help in filing FIRs and pursuing legal remedies.
- Counseling Services: Mental and emotional support for victims.
- Follow-up: Regular updates and assistance till the issue is resolved.
FAQs
What is the Nari Nyay Scheme?
Nari Nyay is a new initiative by Odisha Congress to support women facing violence, harassment, or abuse, offering online and offline complaint registration, legal help, and counseling.
How can I file a complaint?
You can scan the official QR code, fill the online complaint form, or send your complaint to womencellodishpcc@gmail.com.
What is Nari Nyay helpline number?
The helpline number will be updated as soon as it is announced. Meanwhile, you can use the email and QR code options.
Who can use the Nari Nyay scheme?
Any woman residing in Odisha who is facing domestic violence, harassment, assault, or any form of abuse can use this service.
What kind of help will I get?
You will get legal advice, counseling, and help with follow-up through police and administration to resolve your complaint.