Women and Child Welfare Department

Sakhi – One Stop Centre (OSC) Collaboration in Ranga Reddy District:

Supporting Women in Crisis through Care, Counseling & Empowerment

Empowering Women. Ensuring Justice. Restoring Dignity.

Priyadarshini , in association with the Women and Child Welfare Department, Government of Telangana, is actively implementing the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) in Ranga Reddy District. This initiative is part of a national mission to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, abuse, and social challenges in both private and public spaces.

Our collaboration with the Sakhi Centre focuses on helping women in domestic violence situations, survivors of sexual harassment or abuse, and those experiencing family, legal, or psychological challenges.

🎯 Objective of Sakhi OSC:

The One Stop Centre is designed to support women and girls facing physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and economic abuse—regardless of their age, caste, religion, marital or educational status. It offers comprehensive redressal and referral services, ensuring victims are treated with dignity and provided the tools to reclaim their lives.

🎯 Key Objectives:

To offer immediate and integrated support to women facing violence or crisis
To provide legal, medical, psychological, and social support under one roof
To create awareness of women's rights and protective laws
To build pathways for recovery, empowerment, and reintegration into society

💠 Services Provided:

🔹 Emergency Response & Rescue

24/7 assistance to women in crisis situations
Immediate shelter, safety, and access to medical and legal aid

🔹 Counseling Services

Family counseling, marital mediation, and relationship support
Psychological counseling for trauma recovery and emotional well-being

🔹 Legal Support

Legal awareness sessions and referral to legal aid services
Assistance with filing complaints and accessing protection under women's laws

🔹 Awareness & Outreach Programs

Conducting women’s rights awareness campaigns
Organizing community-level camps on domestic violence, sexual harassment laws, child protection, and gender sensitization

🔹 Rehabilitation & Empowerment

Linking survivors with skill development and livelihood training
Encouraging economic independence through referrals to training and employment programs

📍 Focus Area:

This program is actively serving women and girls in Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, including rural, semi-urban, and slum communities.

🤝 Priyadarshini's Role:

Community mobilization and outreach to identify women in need
Conducting awareness camps and sensitization workshops
Offering referral services to skill development programs, shelter homes, and legal aid
Providing ongoing support, empathy, and guidance to women rebuilding their lives

👩‍⚖️ Types of Cases Addressed:

Women and girls affected by the following issues are offered immediate and long-term support:

Gender-Based Violence
Domestic Violence
Sexual Harassment & Assault
Child Sexual Abuse (POCSO)
Child Marriage
Kidnapping/Abduction/Missing Cases
Cybercrime, Fraud, Cheating in Relationships
Dowry Harassment
Property Disputes, Elder Abuse
Honor-based Violence, Acid Attacks, Witch-Hunting
Legal Rights and Remedies for Women

🛡️ Priyadarshini’s Role in Implementation Every Year:

Priyadarshini has been operating the Sakhi Centre in Ranga Reddy for over one year, taking a holistic and community-based approach. Our core activities include:

Case Support: Over 964 women and girl child cases have been registered and assisted
Awareness Creation: Conducted 45 awareness programs across villages and mandals
Volunteer Mobilization: Recruited 35 active volunteers (25 women and 10 men) from across the district
Community Engagement: Collaborated with village sarpanches and Gram Sabhas to reach deep rural populations
Legal and Counseling Services: Provided through trained professionals and referral networks
Monitoring & Advocacy: Frequent visits and collaboration with District Welfare Officers and officials

📊 Impact So Far:

Particulars

Details

No. of Awareness Meetings

No. of Women Attended

3,980

No. of Men Attended

688

Total Participants

5,068

No. of Official Visits to Centre

Registered Cases Handled

964

Active Volunteers (Women/Men)

35 (25W / 10M)

Community Awareness and Outreach:

Through our continuous engagement and sensitization programs, awareness among rural women and youth has significantly increased, resulting in a growing number of survivors confidently reaching out for support.

The Sakhi OSC in Ranga Reddy, with the support of Priyadarshini , is not just a service center—it's a lifeline for women and girls in distress. Together, we are working to build a safe, just, and empowered society for all.