Dikhyaa Mohanty 
The Odisha government responded to a recent Supreme Court order by announcing the swift implementation of the ruling, which categorically states that downloading and viewing child pornography is illegal. With this historic ruling, child sexual exploitation is strongly denounced and everyone’s duty to protect children’s safety and welfare is emphasized.
In a formal statement, the Women & Child Development (W&CD) Department stressed that anyone who exploit or put youngsters in risk will no longer be shielded from legal action by their ignorance of the law. The verdict states that anyone found to have engaged in any way with child pornography—whether by downloading or viewing—will face severe legal consequences. The State reaffirmed its dedication to implementing strict legal measures to end all types of child sexual exploitation.
The State intends to fortify its endeavors by improving cooperation with law enforcement organizations and establishing specific task forces to look into and prosecute the distribution and use of child pornography. In addition, the government would fund extensive support services for victims of child abuse in accordance with the Supreme Court’s recommendations, making sure they have the attention and tools they need to heal. In order to safeguard vulnerable children in their communities, the State’s zero-tolerance policy regarding child sexual exploitation urges residents to report any suspicious activity.
