Question:Which of the following state has recently started “Sakhi-One Stop Centre”?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Haryana
(c) Nagaland
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- On 23 June 2016 Nagaland Governor P.B Acharya launched a women helpline – 181 and also inaugurated Sakhi- One stop Centre, an institute indented to support women affected by violence in the premises of the District Hospital, Dimapur.
- The objectives of the One Stop Centers are to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces, under one roof.
- The centre will facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including medical, legal, psychological and counselling support to fight against any form of violence against women.
- “Sakhi-One Stop Centre” is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to be funded through Nirbhaya Fund.
- 181 (women’s helpline) Emergency service for all women affected by violence.
Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/nagaland-governor-launches-women-s-helpline-116062300765_1.html
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=jun2816/oth053
http://www.northeasttoday.in/nagaland-governor-inaugurates-181-helpline-for-women/
http://wcd.nic.in/sites/default/files/OSCGuidelines-Final.pdfnal.pdf