About the Scheme

• One Stop Centre Scheme (OSCs) being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
• The scheme is being implemented across the country since 1st April, 2015 through State Governments/ Union Territory (UT) Administrations

Aim of the Scheme

• To provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence and in distress
  • Both in private and public spaces
  • Under one roof and facilitate immediate
  • Emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including police, medical, legal aid and counseling
  • Psychological support to fight against any forms of violence against women.
• Till date, 701 OSCs in 35 States/UTs have been operationalised.
• It has provided assistance to over 3 lakh women so far.

Functioning of the Scheme

• As per scheme guidelines, for smooth functioning of the centres, the responsibility of appointment/ recruitment/ selection of em panelled agencies/ individuals to provide legal counselling/ Medical aid/ psycho-social counselling etc. lies with the district administration of the respective States/ UTs.

Support during COVID 19

• Women who are in distress situation or affected by violence may contact the nearest OSCs for speedy assistance and services.
• The WCD Ministry has directed the Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States/UTs and DC/DM of all Districts to keep One Stop Centres operational during the lockdown period with availability of all the basic material required for fighting COVID-19 like Sanitizers. Soaps, Masks etc. Click Here

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