Revitalising State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in Odisha

Revitalising State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in Odisha

As Odisha is fully colonised by Investors and Intruders because of the impact of Globalisation, the violations of Human Rights have been wide-spread and alarming. Despite having a very strong force of Human Rights Defenders in our state, this violation is going on unquestioned. People are losing their Lives and Livelihood. People are getting displaced and are victims of migration. People are getting killed. There is a serious threat to Food, Water, Health and Ecological Securities. Very disturbing news appear in the media but it is only tip of the ice-berg.   At times, the National Human Rights Commission intervenes but what about our State Human Rights Commission? It is alleged that it exists in pen and paper. It does not have a full-time Chairperson. It does not have full-time members. That shows that the Government is turning a Nelson’s Eye to all these violation.  I request the Government and the Civil Society Organisations to consider revitalising SHRC without further delay. The role and responsibilities of SHRC should be redefined in the present context. The immediate appointment of genuine persons as Chairman and Members should be considered who can assure the people of Odisha that violation of Human Rights will be seriously looked into. Hope this message with reach the President of India, the Prime Minister of India and the Chief Minister of Odisha. Hope it will reach the Chairman, NHRC.