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One-Step Centre & Guidelines

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One-Step Centre Introduction  An urgent problem that affects people and civilizations all around the world is gender-based violence. Many nations have put in place thorough support systems, including the One-Stop Centre (OSC) Scheme, to deal with this problem. A comprehensive and integrated approach to healing, justice, and empowerment is what the OSC Scheme strives to provide survivors of gender-based violence. This article examines the importance, main components, and effects of the One-Stop Centre Scheme in preventing gender-based violence and promoting a safer and more inclusive society. One-Step Centre Login Portal:  https://sakhi.gov.in/ Knowing the One-Stop Centre Programme A government-led programme called the One-Stop Centre Scheme creates centres specifically designed to help victims of gender-based abuse. These facilities serve as a single point of contact, gathering a variety of crucial services under one roof. The OSC Scheme attempts to simplify the survivor's jou...

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana  Introduction  The Indian government's Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) flagship programme seeks to offer financial support and assistance to all pregnant and lactating mothers in the nation. Since its inception on January 1st of this year, PMMVY has worked to guarantee a bright future for both the mother and the child. The main aspects, goals, execution, advantages, and effects of PMMVY on the lives of millions of women in India are examined in this article. A major programme of the Indian government called Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) aims to help pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers financially. This maternity benefit programme, which went into effect on January 1st 2017, seeks to enhance women's and children's health and nutrition throughout the critical early years of life. PMMVY is crucial in boosting maternal and child well-being in India by providing financial support and empowering moms. This article...

Women Helpline Scheme

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Women Helpline Scheme Introduction  Gender equality and women's empowerment have emerged as key goals for nations across the world in the modern era. Governments all over the globe have put in place a number of programmes in response to the need to address the problems encountered by women and offer them a secure environment in which to get assistance. Women Helpline Scheme is one such noteworthy project. This article tries to examine the Women Helpline Scheme's goals, operations, and effects on the lives of women. Knowledge about the Women's Helpline Programme  A government-backed programme called the Women Helpline Scheme was created to help, support, and advise women who are experiencing different types of assault, harassment, or distress. It acts as a dependable and approachable helpline, making sure that women have a place to express their worries and request rapid assistance. Women can call a toll-free hotline to obtain the program's round-the-clock support. Women...

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)

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Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Introduction  A residential school programme called Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) is conducted by the government with the goal of giving girls from underprivileged households free education. The initiative was started in 2004 by the Indian government as a component of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) initiative. KGBV seeks to eliminate gender inequalities educational institutions and empowering females. This article offers a thorough analysis of KGBV, including an examination of its goals, methods of execution, and effects on girls' education in India. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya's goals The primary goal of KGBV is to offer free education to girls from underprivileged homes who are unable to go to school for a variety of reasons, including poverty, social and cultural conventions, distance from school, etc. Girls from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and minorities are among the groups that KGBV as...

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana & Eligibility, Process

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Introduction  A government-sponsored savings programme called Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) aims to give girls financial stability for their future education and marriage. The programme was introduced in 2015 as a part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative by the Indian government.  The programme is regarded as one of the most well-liked investment choices in India for parents trying to safeguard their girls' futures. This page seeks to offer a thorough overview of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana programme, including all of its advantages, requirements for participation, and application procedures. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: What is it? A savings account can be opened in the name of a girl child under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana by parents or legal guardians. The programme intends to give the female kid a long-term financial advantage for her further education and marriage costs. The programme is a component of the government's initiative, "Beti...

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Introduction  The Indian government started the social movement Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) in 2015 to empower girls and solve the country's dropping child sex ratio. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the value of educating girls and put an end to the practises of female foeticide and infanticide. The campaign was started on January 22, 2015, in Haryana by Shri Narendra Modi, the country's prime minister at the time, and has subsequently been carried out in a number of Indian states. The three goals of the campaign are to stop gender-based sex-selective elimination, ensure the survival and protection of girls, and ensure their participation in school. How Important the Campaign Is India is a nation where having a male kid has traditionally been highly valued. Female foeticide and infanticide have become common practises as a result, which has affected the kid sex ratio. The child sex ratio in India was 918 girls for every 1,000 boys, accordin...