One Stop Centre Scheme: Key Services and Target Beneficiaries

Learn about the One Stop Centre Scheme, a government initiative in India that provides integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, including legal, medical, and psychological help.

Context: One-Stop Centres (OSCs) are in focus after a parliamentary committee flagged concerns over underutilisation of funds and improper functioning.

About One Stop Centre Scheme

One Stop Centre Scheme was launched on April 1, 2015, by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
Aims to support women affected by violence in private and public spaces.
Integrated into the Sambal sub-scheme under Mission Shakti since 2022–23.
Provide immediate and integrated support: medical, legal, psychological, and shelter.
Ensure emergency and non-emergency services under one roof.
Offer a centralised survivor-friendly platform to reduce distress and delays.

Key Services Provided

Emergency rescue & coordination with police and ambulance services.
Medical aid through referral to the nearest hospitals.
Psycho-social counselling by trained professionals.
Legal assistance & counselling through empanelled legal experts.
Temporary shelter (up to 5 days) for women and their minor children.
Video conferencing facility for court or police statements.

Target Beneficiaries

All women, including girls below 18 (with Juvenile Justice & POCSO Act provisions).
Victims of physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, or economic abuse.
Survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, acid attacks, honour crimes, etc.