One Stop Centres Scheme:
The Delhi High Court issued multiple directions to the Delhi government concerning the poor condition of One Stop Centres (OSCs) set up under the One Stop Centre scheme to aid women affected by violence
- One Stop Centres Scheme launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), OSCs aim to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence in private and public spaces, including family, community, and workplace settings.
- Also known as Sakhi Centres, they form a key component of the Sambal vertical under Mission Shakti.
- It is 100% centrally funded through the Nirbhaya Fund and implemented by State/UT governments.
- They ensure immediate and long-term access to medical, legal, psychological, and counselling services for women facing physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, or economic abuse.
- It supports all women and girls, including those below 18 years, affected by any form of violence, regardless of caste, class, religion, region, marital status, education, sexual orientation, or culture.
- It is linked to the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and POCSO Act, 2012 to ensure protection for minor girls.
