Advisor for Social Welfare, Wangpang Konyak, virtually inaugurated the new building of the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) in Noklak in the presence of Secretary, Social Welfare, Limawabang Jamir, Director, Social Welfare, Tosheli Zhimomi and DC Noklak, P Mono Khiamniungan on October 27.

SDO (Civil), Noklak, Vikhoto Richa expressed his gratitude to the One Stop Centre (OSC) for providing an opportunity and highlighted the importance of institutions dedicated to the welfare and protection of women. He encouraged the community to avail themselves of the services offered by the centre whenever necessary.

Richa emphasised that the OSC is more than just an official institution, as it provides temporary shelter for women affected by violence who are unable to return home safely. Such victims can stay at the centre for a week or longer, depending on their needs.

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Providing a brief overview of Mission Shakti, the SDO explained that the scheme focuses on women’s safety, security and empowerment through various components. He mentioned Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and the One Stop Centre as two key components that are being implemented, while also referring to Sakhi Niwas, a scheme aimed at providing accommodation for working women.

Centre Administrator, Sakhi -OSC, S Niamkoi presented an overview of Sakhi -One Stop Centre services. Dedication prayer was pronounced by Munno, Education & Literature Secretary, Khiamniungan Baptist Churches Association Munno.

The program was chaired by Office Assistant OSC, Pukoi P, while Case Worker OSC, Sujang M proposed the Vote of Thanks.