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4 Steps Initiated by the

Government to Empower Women Eric Rasika Honhaga
B.Com 1st Year

1. Mahila E-haat Annual Magazine
It is a direct online marketing platform launched by the Ministry for Women and Child Development to
support women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
showcase products made and services rendered by them.
2. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

This is a social campaign aimed at eradication of the female foeticide and raising awareness on welfare
services intended for young Indian girls. This is to bridge the growing gap between the birth of girl and
male infants. The Government of India has taken up an initiative to promote 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao'
and many programmes have been organized to promote 'Save the Girl Child' and 'Educate Girl Child'.

3. One Stop Centre Scheme
Popularly known as 'Sakhi' it was implemented on 1st April, 2015 with the 'Nirbhaya' fund. The One Stop
Centres are established at various locations in India for providing shelter, police desk, legal, medical
and counselling services to victims of violence under one roof integrated with a 24-hour 'Helpline'.
The toll-free helpline number is 181.

Here is a list of Sakhi Centres across the country.

These centres can be contacted for:
• Emergency Response and Rescue Services

• Medical assistance
• Assistance in lodging FIR /NCR/DIR

• Psycho - social support/ counselling
• Legal aid and counselling

• Shelter
4. Working Women Hostels

The objective of the scheme is to promote the availability of safe and conveniently located accommodation for
working women, with daycare facility for their children, wherever possible, in urban, semi-urban, or
even rural areas, where employment opportunity for women exists.

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