One-Stop Centres (OSCs)

One-Stop Centres (OSCs) : Recently, a total of 802 One-Stop Centres (OSCs) have become operational across India, reflecting the steady expansion of this initiative over the past decade.

• About OSC Scheme: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), launched to support women affected by violence.

o Main Objectives: To provide integrated support and services to women facing violence in both private and public spaces.

ü To ensure immediate and easy access to medical, legal, psychological, and counselling services — all under one roof.

o For whom: Women and girls of all ages, regardless of caste, class, religion, region, marital status, or sexual orientation.

ü Girls under 18 are supported in coordination with agencies under the Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act.

o Implementation: Managed locally by the District Collector or District Magistrate, who oversees daily operations

o Funding: Fully funded by the Central Government through the Nirbhaya Fund.

o Services Offered at OSCs: Emergency response and rescue, Medical aid, Assistance in filing FIRs/NCRs/DIRs, Legal aid and counselling, Psycho-social support, Temporary shelter and Video conferencing for legal proceedings and police interaction.