Authors:
Vishal Nadkarni, Vanchna Singh Parihar, Arunendra Pratap Singh

Addresses:
Department of General Administration, Ministry of Women and Child Development-Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Department of One Stop Centre, Department of Women and Child Development-Government of Madhya Pradesh, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Department of Sociology, Akshat Mahavidyalay, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Abstract:

The One Stop Center (OSC) scheme aims to provide integrated and immediate support services to women experiencing violence in both public and private spheres. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining structured questionnaires, observation, and in-depth interviews with survivors and service providers. The objective is to trace the complete continuum of support from initial complaint registration to rehabilitation and reintegration. The findings indicate that OSC Indore serves as a crucial institutional space offering legal aid, medical support, counselling, and temporary shelter under a single roof, contributing significantly to survivors’ safety and emotional recovery. Many women reported improved decision-making, self-confidence, and awareness of their legal rights. However, challenges such as prolonged legal proceedings, inadequate follow-up, economic dependency, and persistent social stigma continue to influence rehabilitation outcomes. Additionally, coordination gaps among law enforcement, the judiciary, and community networks sometimes hinder effective case resolution. OSC Indore has empowered survivors and helped them reintegrate, but long-term rehabilitation requires enhanced livelihood support, community sensitisation, and inter-agency collaboration. The report emphasizes the need to address gender-based violence as a legal, social welfare, and empowerment issue that requires persistent institutional and community engagement.

Keywords: Gender-Based Violence; Social Outcomes; Legal Aid; Temporary Shelter; Medical Aid; Institutional Support Systems; Community Sensitization; Livelihood Support.

Received on: 12/04/2025, Revised on: 19/07/2025, Accepted on: 12/10/2025, Published on: 03/01/2026

DOI: 10.69888/FTSTPL.2026.000633

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Technoprise Letters, 2026 Vol. 4 No. 1, Pages: 35–47

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