The NDA Government has approved the scheme for the establishment of one stop centres for women with total project cost of Rs. 18.58 crore, Union Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Sanjay Gandhi told the Lok Sabha through a written reply on Friday.
She said that the scheme is being implemented across the country from April 1, 2015.
Under the scheme, medical aid, police assistance, legal counselling/court case management, psycho-social counselling and temporary shelter to women affected by violence will be provided.
The scheme envisages the establishment of 1 One Stop Centre in each state and union territory in the first phase. The states have been requested for proposals in order to release funds.
Under the scheme of One Stop Centre, it has been envisaged to integrate these Centres with Women Helpline (181) and other existing helplines.