New Delhi: Centre highlighted key women safety schemes India while outlining laws and initiatives to address trafficking and protect women.
Minister of State Savitri Thakur said the government has enacted the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 to tackle trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
However, she clarified that the Ministry does not maintain centralised data on women engaged in prostitution or begging in major cities.
Women safety schemes India under Mission Shakti
The government runs Mission Shakti to improve safety and empowerment.
This scheme has two parts—Sambal and Samarthya. Sambal focuses on safety, while Samarthya supports empowerment.
Under Sambal, One Stop Centres provide medical aid, legal help, shelter and counselling. The Women Helpline (181) offers round-the-clock support and connects women to police and other services.
Under Samarthya, Shakti Sadan helps women in distress, including survivors of trafficking. It provides shelter and rehabilitation support.
The ministry also launched the Mission Shakti Dashboard in 2025. It improves access to services and shares details of support centres and helplines.
Nirbhaya Fund supports safety initiatives
The government created the Nirbhaya Fund to finance safety projects for women.
This fund supports initiatives such as Emergency Response Support System (112), Safe City projects and Women Help Desks in police stations.
It also funds Anti-Human Trafficking Units, forensic labs and Fast Track Special Courts for cases under rape laws and the POCSO Act.
States hold primary responsibility
The Centre said ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ fall under State subjects. Therefore, State Governments and Union Territories handle law enforcement and crime investigations.
They also take action under existing laws to prevent trafficking and protect women.
Overall, these women safety schemes India aim to strengthen protection, improve response systems and support women in distress.
