Consider the following statements regarding the One Stop Centre scheme...
Recently, the union Minister for Women and Child Development said that One Stop Centres to help women who have faced violence have been established in over 700 districts across the country.
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme formulated under the union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
- Objectives
- To provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces under one roof.
- To facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including medical, legal, psychological and counselling support under one roof to fight against any forms of violence against women.
- Target group
- It supports all women including girls below 18 years of age affected by violence, irrespective of caste, class, religion, region, sexual orientation or marital status.
- For girls below 18 years of age, institutions and authorities established under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 linked with the OSC
- Funding: The Scheme will be funded through Nirbhaya Fund. The Central Government will provide 100% financial assistance under the Scheme.
- Administration: The day to day implementation and administrative matters would be the responsibility of the District Collector/District Magistrate.
- The OSC will facilitate access to: Emergency Response and Rescue Services, Medical assistance, assistance to women in lodging FIR/ NCR/DIR, psycho-social support/ counseling, legal aid and counseling, shelter and Video Conferencing Facility.
Hence both statements are correct.
Consider the following statements regarding the One Stop Centre scheme...
The correct answer is option C, which means both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Explanation:
- **Statement 1: Integrated support and assistance**
One Stop Centre scheme indeed provides integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence. These centres offer a range of services such as medical aid, police assistance, legal aid, psychological counselling, and temporary shelter to women facing violence in various forms like domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, etc. The aim is to provide holistic support to the survivors under one roof.
- **Statement 2: Formulated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development**
The One Stop Centre scheme was indeed formulated by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development. It was launched in 2015 as part of the Nirbhaya Fund, which was set up in the aftermath of the Nirbhaya gangrape case to enhance the safety and security of women in India. The Ministry of Women and Child Development plays a crucial role in implementing and overseeing the functioning of these centres across the country.
Therefore, both statements are correct, and the One Stop Centre scheme is an important initiative aimed at providing comprehensive support to women affected by violence.
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