One Stop Centre Sakhi — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | One Stop Centre (OSC) Sakhi 2026 — Free Support for Women in Distress | wcdhry.gov.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2015 |
| Benefit | FREE emergency support, medical aid, legal aid, counselling, 5-day shelter — all under one roof — 24x7 |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/one-stop-centre-scheme |
What is One Stop Centre Sakhi?
One Stop Centre (OSC) Sakhi is a centrally-sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development that provides integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence — domestic violence, sexual assault, acid attacks, trafficking, honour crimes, and more. OSCs (called 'Sakhi' centres) provide under one roof: emergency response, medical assistance, legal aid, psychological counselling, temporary shelter (up to 5 days), and police facilitation. There are 800+ OSCs operational across all districts of India. Helpline: 181 (free 24x7). Women can also call 112 (police emergency). OSCs are co-located with hospitals for easy access. Services are completely FREE. The scheme covers all women — regardless of religion, caste, age, or marital status. NRI women in distress also covered. Budget: ₹750 crore from Nirbhaya Fund. Services available 24x7.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive FREE emergency support, medical aid, legal aid, counselling, 5-day shelter — all under one roof — 24x7. The scheme was launched in 2015 and is implemented by the Government of India.
वन स्टॉप सेंटर (OSC) 'सखी' — महिलाओं को हिंसा से पीड़ित होने पर एक ही छत के नीचे आपातकालीन सहायता, चिकित्सा सहायता, कानूनी सहायता, मनोवैज्ञानिक परामर्श और 5 दिन तक का अस्थायी आश्रय मिलता है। 181 हेल्पलाइन 24x7 मुफ्त। 800+ केंद्र सभी जिलों में।
मुफ्त आपातकालीन सहायता, चिकित्सा, कानूनी सलाह, परामर्श, 5 दिन आश्रय — 24x7
Benefits of One Stop Centre Sakhi
FREE emergency support, medical aid, legal aid, counselling, 5-day shelter — all under one roof — 24x7
Who is Eligible for One Stop Centre Sakhi?
- ✓Any woman affected by violence — domestic violence, sexual assault, acid attack, trafficking, cyber crime
- ✓No restriction on age, caste, religion, or marital status
- ✓NRI women in distress are also eligible
- ✓Women can approach directly or be referred by police/hospital/court/NGO
- ✓Services free for all women
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Documents Required for One Stop Centre Sakhi
How to Apply for One Stop Centre Sakhi Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/one-stop-centre-scheme
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on wcd.nic.in/schemes/one-stop-centre-schemeFrequently Asked Questions — One Stop Centre Sakhi
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