Question : One stop centre is a centrally sponsored scheme of Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), for addressing the problem of violence against women. It is being implemented across the country since —
(a) 1st April, 2015
(b) 1st April, 2014
(c) 1st April, 2016
(d) 1st April, 2012
Ans.(a)
Related facts
- One stop centre is a centrally sponsored scheme of Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), for addressing the problem of violence against women. It is being implemented across the country since 1st April, 2015 through State Governments/ Union Territory (UT) Administrations to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence and in distress, both in private and public spaces, under one roof and facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including police, medical, legal aid and counseling, psychological support to fight against any forms of violence against women.
- Till date(22 MAY 2021), 701 OSCs in 35 States/UTs have been operationalised.
- In the prevalent situation created due to Covid pandemic, women who are in distress situation or affected by violence may contact the nearest OSCs for speedy assistance and services.
- The State/UT-wise details of sanctioned and operational OSCs are as under:
- FUNCTIONAL ONE STOP CENTRES
| Sr. No. | Name of State / UT | Number of OSCs Functional |
| TOTAL | 701 | |
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 75 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 52 |
| 3 | Bihar | 38 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 37 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 34 |
| 6 | Assam | 33 |
| 7 | Gujrat | 33 |
| 8 | Rajasthan | 33 |
| 9 | Telangana | 33 |
By — Pankaj Pandey.
Link:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1720843