Government gives utmost priority to safety, security, rehabilitation and empowerment of women in the country

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has highlighted Mission Shakti, a centrally‑sponsored scheme with two verticals – ‘Sambal’ for women’s safety and security and ‘Samarthya’ for empowerment. Under Sambal, One Stop Centres (OSCs) provide medical, legal, shelter and counselling services; 991 OSCs were operational nationwide up to 30 June 2026, assisting over 15.20 lakh women, with 63 OSCs in Madhya Pradesh serving 1.65 lakh women. The Women Helpline (181) has aided more than 1.04 crore women nationally, including 3.83 lakh from Madhya Pradesh. Integration of OSCs with the helpline and other emergency services (ERSS‑112, Child Helpline 1098) aims to ensure coordinated, timely support. The scheme’s implementation is monitored by the Programme Approval Board and a real‑time Mission Shakti Dashboard.