**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2412, concerning the release of funds for One Stop Centres (OSCs) across States and Union Territories (UTs). It outlines the government's commitment to providing 100% financial assistance under the Mission Shakti guidelines. The response also provides State and UT-wise details of funds released from the financial year 2020-21 to 2024-25. The question was scheduled to be answered on February 13th, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **One Stop Centres (OSCs):**
* OSCs are a component of the Sambal vertical under Mission Shakti.
* They provide integrated support to women affected by violence and in distress, including medical, legal, temporary shelter, police assistance, and psycho-social counselling.
* **Funding and Operationalization:**
* The Central Government provides 100% financial assistance to States and UTs under the Sambal sub-scheme.
* Funds are released based on Department of Expenditure guidelines via Single Nodal Agency (SNA) or SNA SPARSH of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
* State Governments and UT Administrations are responsible for the implementation of the scheme.
* **Monitoring and Review:**
* The Programme Approval Board (PAB) monitors the progress of activities, achievement of objectives, and service delivery with States and UTs annually.
* Ministry officials continuously review the scheme through meetings, video conferencing, and field visits.
* **Financial Data:**
* State and UT-wise details of funds released for OSCs during the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25) are provided in the annexure.
**Impact Analysis**
**States and UT Administrations**
* **Impact:** They are responsible for the implementation of the One Stop Centre (OSC) scheme and are the recipients of central government funding.
* **Action Required:** They need to effectively implement the scheme, ensure proper utilization of funds, provide adequate staff and infrastructure to OSCs, and actively participate in monitoring activities.
**Women and Children in Distress**
* **Impact:** Women and children affected by violence and in distress benefit from the services provided by the One Stop Centres (OSCs).
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the availability of OSCs and the services they offer to seek help when needed.
Key Entities Referenced
One Stop Centre (OSC): Provides integrated support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress.
Mission Shakti: A scheme under which One Stop Centres (OSCs) operate.
Sambal: Vertical under Mission Shakti of which One Stop Centres (OSC) is a component.
Ministry of Women and Child Development: Union Government ministry responsible for the policy.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2412
TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026
RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR OSCs
2412. DR. ANGOMCHA BIMOL AKOIJAM:
Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:
(a) whether there have been any issues relating to delay, inadequacy/non-release of funds
for One Stop Centres (OSCs) in various States/UTs;
(b) if so, the details thereof, including the amount sanctioned and released during the last
five years, State/UT-wise; and
(c) the details of the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address
funding constraints, ensure timely release of funds and strengthen the functioning of
One Stop Centres in the country to effectively support women and children in distress?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR)
(a) to (c): The One Stop Centre (OSC) is a component of the Sambal vertical under the Mission
Shakti. It provides integrated support and assistance under one roof to women affected by
violence and those in distress, both in private and public spaces. It provides services like
medical aid, legal aid and advice, temporary shelter, police assistance and psycho-social
counselling to needy women.
As per the Mission Shakti guidelines, the Central Government provides 100% financial
assistance to States and UTs under Sambal sub-scheme. Adequate staff and infrastructural
support is provided for smooth operationalization of OSCs across the country. Funds are being
released on the basis of guidelines of Department of Expenditure, prescribed for Single Nodal
agency (SNA) or SNA SPARSH of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
However, the implementation of the scheme lies with the State Governments and UT
Administrations.
Further, once in a year, the Programme Approval Board (PAB) monitors with States and UTs,
the progress of activities under the scheme and reviews status of achievement of objectives and
effective delivery of services to women and children. Apart from this, officials of the Ministry
continuously review the scheme through meetings, video conferencing and by making field
visits to States and UTs from time to time. The details of State and UT-wise funds released for
OSCs during the last five years from financial year 2020-21 to 2024-25 are at Annexure.
*****Annexure
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN PARTS (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION
NO.2412 FOR REPLY ON 13.02.2026 ASKED BY DR. ANGOMCHA BIMOL AKOIJAM
REGARDING ‘RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR OSCs’
Details of State and UT-wise funds released for OSCs during the last five years from financial year
2020-21 to 2024-25 are as under:
(Amount in Cr.)
S. No. State Released/Exp.
1 A&N Islands 2.48
2 Andhra Pradesh 13.22
3 Arunachal Pradesh 25.29
4 Assam 34.61
5 Bihar 12.65
6 Chandigarh 1.34
7 Chattishgarh 30.13
8 DNHDD 1.93
9 Delhi 10.11
10 Goa 1.15
11 Gujarat 42.83
12 Haryana 19.84
13 Himachal Pradesh 8.53
14 Jammu and Kashmir 13.49
15 Jharkhand 12.04
16 Karnataka 33.50
17 Kerala 10.17
18 Ladakh-UT 1.67
19 Lakshadweep 0.39
20 Madhya Pradesh 52.86
21 Maharashtra 28.17
22 Manipur 20.15
23 Meghalaya 12.71
24 Mizoram 14.78
25 Nagaland 22.50
26 Odisha 41.89
27 Puducherry 1.58
28 Punjab 17.03
29 Rajasthan 32.74
30 Sikkim 4.65
31 Tamil Nadu 45.03
32 Telangana 46.06
33 Tripura 3.16
34 Uttar Pradesh 76.46
35 Uttarakhand 11.80
36 West Bengal 10.97
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