Srinagar, Apr 04: Over the past three years, thousands of women facing domestic violence in Jammu and Kashmir have received support through One Stop Centres (OSCs), while the number of women seeking help in Ladakh has decreased.
Government data from the Ministry of Women and Child Development shows that in Jammu and Kashmir, 1,544 women turned to OSCs in 2021-22. The number rose to 2,482 in 2022-23 and slightly dropped to 2,374 in 2023-24. In contrast, Ladakh saw 26 women seek help in 2021-22, 19 in 2022-23, and just 17 in 2023-24.
These centers provide immediate help to women, including medical care, legal advice, police support, mental health counseling, and short-term shelter.
Victims can stay for up to five days, which can be extended to ten days if needed. Any further stay must be approved by district officials.
“When long-term support is needed, women are shifted to permanent shelters like Shakti Sadan,” the government said.
To help survivors recover and move forward, the government also offers programs focused on building skills and finding job opportunities, aiming to help them become financially independent.
Legal aid and counseling services are also offered to ensure women get justice and overcome the trauma they’ve faced, the government added.
