One Stop Centre and Women Helpline have been included as components of sub-scheme “Sambal ” of the Umbrella Scheme “Mission Shakti” implemented for safety and empowerment of women during 15thFinance Commission period

So far, a total of 816 One Stop Centres have been approved in all 36 States/ UTs, out of which 785 OSCs are operational. Presently, WHL is functional in 35 States/ UTs (Except West Bengal).

1. third party Evaluation Study of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPV) Scheme was conducted by NITI Aayog. Taking into account the findings of the third-party evaluation, past experiences and consultations with States/ Stakeholders, the MPV Scheme has been discontinued with effect from 1^st pril, 2022, while suitably incorporating its appropriate provisions under other components of “Mission Shakti”.

Since inception i.e. from 1st April 2015 to 24^thMay,2024, over 9.19 lakh women got assistance through the One Stop Centres (OSCs) whereas over 1.53 crore calls had been received through the WHL and over 76.02 lakh women assisted across the country.

Under the Nirbhaya Fund, upto the financial year 2023-24, a total amount of Rs.7212.85 Crore has been allocated. The total amount released by the Ministries/ Departments and utilized out of the Nirbhaya Fund since inception is Rs. 5501.48 Crore which is nearly 76% of the total allocation.

This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annapurna Devi in the Rajya Sabha in reply to a question today.