Mission Shakti, Objectives and Key Components

Mission Shakti is India's flagship initiative empowering women through safety, security, and skill development, fostering gender equality and financial independence nationwide. Check here all about the Mission Shakti.

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Mission Shakti

Mission Shakti is India’s integrated initiative to enhance women’s safety, security, and empowerment. Launched by the Government of India.

Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Objective: To enhance women’s safety, security, and empowerment through targeted interventions.
Implementation Period: 2021-22 to 2025-26 (15th Finance Commission period).

Objectives

To provide care and protection to women and girls
To help women in difficult situations
To provide information to women and girls
To improve access to government services for women
To provide short-term and long-term services to women and girls
To provide services to women with disabilities, and those who are socially and economically marginalized

Key Components of Mission Shakti

Mission Shakti comprises two sub-schemes:

Sambal (Women’s Safety & Security)

One Stop Centres (OSC) – Provides support to women facing violence.
Women Helpline (181-WHL) – 24×7 assistance for women in distress.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) – Promotes education and welfare of the girl child.
Nari Adalat – Community-based dispute resolution for women.

Samarthya (Women’s Empowerment)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) – Maternity benefit scheme for pregnant and lactating women.
Shakti Sadan (Ujjwala & Swadhar Greh) – Shelter and rehabilitation for women in distress.
Working Women Hostel (Sakhi Niwas) – Secure accommodation for working women.
National Creche Scheme (Palna) – Childcare support for working mothers.

Programs under Mission Shakti

Shakti Sadan: An integrated relief and rehabilitation home for women in distressful situations
One Stop Centres (OSCs): Centers that provide assistance to women
Mukhya Nyaya Sakhi (MNS): A program for women