The Times of India News

Low awareness, fewer shelters: Why 1-stop centres struggle to help women in distress

One-stop centres (OSCs) for women in distress, established after the Nirbhaya case, are struggling to fulfill their mandate. While intended for rape survivors, most cases involve domestic violence. Activists criticize them as 'settlement centres,' citing issues like understaffing, low pay, and lack of adequate shelter, hindering their effectiveness for victims.