One-Stop Centre Scheme (Sakhi) 2026

1. The OSCS aims to support women who have experienced violence.

1. Assistance and solution will be provided to any woman or girl who is experiencing sexual, physical, psychological, emotional, or economic abuse, irrespective of her class, age, caste, marital status, education, culture, or race.

1. To address all types of violence against women, it aims to provide rapid, emergency, and non-emergency access to a wide range of services, such as legal, medical, advising, and psychological support, under a single roof.

1. Specialized services will be provided to distressed women who have reached out to the OSCS or have been referred to it because they are experiencing violence of any kind, including attempted sexual abuse, sexual harassment, domestic violence, honor-based offenses, trafficking, witch-hunting, or acid attacks.

Eligibility Criteria for One-Stop Centre Scheme

The following are a few categories of people who qualify for the One-Stop Center Scheme: 

1. Individuals who have experienced physical, psychological, or emotional abuse, including but not limited to sexual abuse, domestic violence, or assault are known as violence survivors 

1. Women and Children: mainly women and children who have experienced abuse or violence 

1. Transgender People: This includes transgender people who have experienced attack and require assistance 

1. Victims Requiring Immediate Assistance: People who need medical, legal, or emotional support right away following a violent incident 

1. Local Community Members: Generally speaking, the services are available to everyone living inside the boundaries of the One-Stop Center's service area. 

Services Provided Under the One-Stop Centre Scheme

Here are some of the services which are provided under the OSCS: 

1. Emergency support and rescue services: The centers will provide emergency support and referral services to women who are victims of violence. Police vans and 108 services are available so that the impacted woman can be taken from the scene or sent to the nearest medical facility 

1. Medical assistance: In accordance with the protocols established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, women who have experienced violence will be directed to the closest medical facility for a medical evaluation 

1. Legal aid and counseling: The OSCS collaborate with appointed lawyers and National, District, and State legal service authorities to provide justice to women who have been impacted by abuse. If a woman wants to, she will be given a lawyer to help the State Prosecutors with her case. The lawyer's responsibility will be to defend the woman's exemption from court hearings and to make the legal process easier for her 

1. Professional Counseling: A qualified counselor will be on call to provide counseling services. Women will gain confidence from the process and be able to pursue justice for the violence 

1. Shelter: The OSC will provide women in distress with short-term housing. If there are long-term requirements, plans will be made with Swadhar Greh or Short Stay Homes. The center offers temporary protection to women who have experienced violence with their children for a maximum of five days. 

How to Avail One-Stop Centre Scheme

The One-Stop Center Scheme is available to affected women in the following ways: 

1. She is allowed to go alone, ask help, and file complaints 

1. Through any individual, such as a friend, family member, Neighbour, non-profit, or other frontline worker, to get the OSC 

1. Through any individual, such as a volunteer, public official (as defined by section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), family member, friend, non-profit, or other public-spirited citizen, Police, ambulance, and other emergency response helplines have related to Women Helpline. 

Features of One-Stop Centre Scheme

Here are some of the features of OSCS, as follows: 

1. Confidentiality: During the survivor's interaction with the center, their information and experiences are kept private and confidential 

1. Accessibility: Because it is situated in a central location, victims of violence may easily get here and receive help fast 

1. Coordination with Agencies: To provide survivors with complete treatment and assistance, it works in partnership with social services, law enforcement, and medical specialists 

1. Support Services: Survivors' immediate needs might be met with emergency assistance such housing, legal advice, or emotional counseling 

1. 24/7 Availability: Survivors can get in touch with us if they need results quickly or need to consult outside of regular office hours 

1. Victim-Centered Approach: This method gives victims the right support during their recovery and legal procedures by concentrating on their needs and preferences.