Chhattisgarh: Maneka to inaugurate 'One-Stop Centre' today

July 16, 2015 08:40

Union Minister Maneka Gandhi will visit Chhattisgarh today to inaugurate the newly-constructed 'One-Stop Centre' -- being touted as the first of its kind in the country -- for women who are victims of violence.

Gandhi, who holds the charge for Women and Child Welfare department along with state Chief Minister Raman Singh will launch the Centre in Raipur at the district hospital premises.

The 'One-Stop Centre' built at a cost of Rs 37.67 lakh has a five-bed hospital which will cater to the women's physical and psychological well-being, state Women and Child Development Minister Ramsheela Sahu said.

The victims can seek help by directly walking in or by calling a toll free number.

Victims of rape, dowry harassment and domestic violence will get medical aid, legal advice, psychological counselling and also help in filing FIRs, she said.

The Union government is keen on establishing Nirbhaya Centres all over the country.

As a part of the programme the Union Government had sanctioned 'One-Stop Centres' in 20 cities and Raipur Centre is the first of its kind in the country, Sahu said.

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