One Stop Centre (Sakhi) Scheme: Integrated Support for Women Affected by Violence
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
One Stop Centres (OSCs), also called Sakhi Centres, began on 1 April 2015. They give women affected by violence, in private or public spaces, all the help they need under one roof, so they do not have to go from office to office. They are part of Mission Shakti's Sambal pillar and were first funded from the Nirbhaya Fund.
In one line: a single centre, usually in or near a hospital, where a woman facing violence gets medical, police, legal and counselling help.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Started | 1 April 2015 |
| Part of | Mission Shakti (Sambal) |
| Funding | 100% Central |
| Who | All women, including girls under 18, affected by violence |
| Shelter | Up to 5 days |
| Location | In or within 2 km of a hospital |
| Managed by | District Collector or Magistrate |
Services
- Emergency response and medical help.
- Police help with filing an FIR or Domestic Incident Report.
- Psychosocial counselling.
- Legal aid through the District Legal Services Authority.
- Temporary shelter for the woman and her children.
The Women Helpline 181 links callers to OSCs, police and hospitals.
Possible exam questions
- Why do many women not report violence, and how do One Stop Centres address this?
- Assess the use of the Nirbhaya Fund.
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