One Stop Centre Scheme
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | One Stop Centre Scheme (OSC / Sakhi) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Target Audience | Any woman or girl facing violence (public or private) |
| Core Service | Integrated Police, Medical, Legal, and Shelter help under one roof |
| Emergency Number | 181 (or 112) |
About the Scheme
When a woman faces domestic violence, sexual assault, or harassment, she usually has to run between the police station, the hospital, and a lawyer's office, facing trauma at every step. The One Stop Centre (OSC), also known as the Sakhi Centre, solves this. It is a physical building (usually located inside or right next to the District Hospital) where all these services are brought to the survivor under one single roof.
High-Value Insider Info: Exactly What You Get (100% Free)
- No FIR Required for Entry: You do not need a police FIR to walk into an OSC. If you are scared, just walk in. The staff will provide counseling and medical first aid immediately.
- Police Facilitation: If you decide to file a complaint, you do not have to go to a scary police station. A police officer (usually female) will come to the OSC to record your statement or file the Domestic Incident Report (DIR).
- Free Legal Aid: The centre has empanelled lawyers from the District Legal Services Authority. They will fight your case in court completely free of charge.
- Emergency Shelter (Hidden Rule): If your husband has thrown you out of the house at night, the OSC provides a safe, secure temporary shelter with food and a bed for up to 5 days.
- No Documents Needed: The scheme is survivor-centric. You do not need to show an Aadhaar card or income certificate to get emergency medical or police help.
Exact Navigation Path: How to Access Help
- Immediate Danger: Dial 181 (Women Helpline) or 112. Tell the operator you need to be rescued and taken to the nearest Sakhi Centre. They will dispatch a PCR van to extract you safely.
- Walk-in: Search "One Stop Centre" or "Sakhi Centre" on Google Maps in your district. They are usually attached to the main Government District Hospital. You can walk in 24/7.
- Referrals: An ASHA worker, Anganwadi worker, or even a neighbor can bring a victim to the centre.