Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Monday inaugurated one-stop women’s centre – Sakhi established with an aim to provide an array of services, from skill development to psychological assistance to violence affected women under one roof.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Bandipora said the One-Stop Centre will be exclusively for the women and will be run by the women staff. He said the centre will serve women affected by violence, in private or at public places, within the family, community or at workplace.
He said the centre will have representatives from health, education, administration, police besides the resource persons from various departments who will assist the aggrieved womenfolk. He said the centre will also provide awareness about various women-specific schemes besides skill development initiatives and other activities. “The centre would also keep a vigil on issues of drug abuse, rehabilitation, relief, and assistance,” he said.