Pravati Parida

Pravati Parida (born 12 May 1966) is an Indian politician and advocate from Odisha. She is currently serving as the 5th Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha (the first woman to hold the post) in the Mohan Charan Majhi ministry since June 2024. She also holds the cabinet portfolios for Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti, and Tourism.

She represents the Nimapara constituency in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, having defeated the Biju Janata Dal candidate in the 2024 Odisha Legislative Assembly election. Prior to entering active politics, she served as a government employee and practiced law at the Orissa High Court.