MRS. KASTURI MOHAPATRA

M.A. in Psychology (Utkal University)
Special Papers: Counselling& Guidance,
Educational Psychology
LL.B. (Utkal University)
Diplomain Early Childhood Education and Special Education
(Exeter University, UK)
Course on Special Education offered by Prof.David Baine, University of Alberta, Canada.
An eminent human rights activist of Odisha working tirelessly for the rights of the vulnerable sections like children in need of care and protection, children in conflict with law, child labourer, children with disabilities, trafficked children, women in distress et al since 1987.Presently serving as:
State Commissioner for the Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha.
Secretary General, Indian Council for Child Welfare(ICCW), New Delhi.
Vice President, Indian Council for Child Welfare(ICCW), New Delhi.
Co-Chairperson, Sub-Committee on Adoption, Indian Council for Child Welfare, New Delhi.
Member, Task Force on Foster Care, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Govt. of India.
Member, Examination Coordination Committee, Rehabilitation Council of India, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.
Member, Taskforce on Prevention of Child Labour, Government of Odisha.
Member, High Court Legal Services Committee, Odisha.