What is Mission Shakti Women Safety?
Mission Shakti is the Ministry of Women and Child Development's flagship umbrella scheme for the safety, security, and empowerment of women. Launched in 2021-22, it consolidates multiple women safety schemes into two sub-schemes: SAMBAL (safety/support) and SAMARTHYA (empowerment). SAMBAL covers: One Stop Centres (OSC) — 733+ centres for distress women; 181 women helpline; PM Matru Vandana Yojana maternity benefit; Swadhar Greh (shelter homes). SAMARTHYA covers: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao; Ujjwala anti-trafficking; Nari Adalats. Nirbhaya Fund projects also channelled through Mission Shakti.
Mission Shakti Women Safety — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Mission Shakti 2026 — One Stop Centre + Nirbhaya Fund + Ujjwala | WCD Women Safety Umbrella Scheme |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2022 |
| Benefit | One Stop Centre support + 181 helpline + Swadhar shelter + PM Matru Vandana ₹5,000 maternity + Beti Bachao + Ujjwala anti-trafficking |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://wcd.nic.in |
मिशन शक्ति WCD मंत्रालय की 2021-22 में launch umbrella scheme है जो महिला सुरक्षा और सशक्तिकरण के सभी programmes को एकीकृत करती है। SAMBAL: One Stop Centre (733+), 181 Helpline, PM Matru Vandana, Swadhar Greh। SAMARTHYA: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ujjwala, Nari Adalat। Nirbhaya Fund projects भी included।
One Stop Centre (24x7 support) + 181 Helpline + Swadhar Greh shelter + PM Matru Vandana ₹5,000 + Beti Bachao + Ujjwala
Benefits of Mission Shakti Women Safety
One Stop Centre support + 181 helpline + Swadhar shelter + PM Matru Vandana ₹5,000 maternity + Beti Bachao + Ujjwala anti-trafficking
Who is Eligible for Mission Shakti Women Safety?
- ✓Any woman in distress — no income or caste restriction
- ✓One Stop Centre: Women facing violence, sexual assault, trafficking, domestic abuse
- ✓181 Helpline: Any woman needing immediate assistance or information
- ✓Swadhar Greh: Women in difficult circumstances (destitute, trafficking, prison release)
- ✓PM Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): Pregnant/lactating women for first child
- ✓Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Families with girl children — all states (focus on 116 low CSR districts)
Documents Required for Mission Shakti Women Safety
How to Apply for Mission Shakti Women Safety Online?
- 1181 Helpline पर call करें — 24x7 — किसी भी distress में
- 2Nearest One Stop Centre (OSC) जाएं — free shelter, medical, legal, police, counselling
- 3PMMVY (maternity): pmmvy-cas.nic.in पर या Anganwadi centre में apply करें
- 4Beti Bachao Beti Padhao activities: state Women & Child Development office
- 5wcd.nic.in → Mission Shakti → schemes and help locations
Official Government Portal
Applications go through wcd.nic.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on wcd.nic.in