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Source- This post is based on the article “REHABILITATION OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023.
Why in the News?
The erstwhile ‘SwadharGreh’ and ‘Ujjawala Homes’, under ‘Mission Shakti’, have been merged and will now be known as ‘Shakti Sadan’. It is aimed at rehabilitation of women trafficking survivors.
What is Shakti Sadan?
1) Shakti Sadan is part of Mission Shakti of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2) It serves as an Integrated Relief and Rehabilitation Home for women in distress situations and difficult circumstances.
3) Shakti Sadan residents will receive shelter, food, clothing, counseling, primary health care, and other essential needs.
4) Residents will also be given vocational training, help with bank account openings, and access social security benefits through relevant departmental schemes.
5) So far, 445 Shakti Sadans are functional, benefitting about 10955 women.
What is Mission Shakti?
What is Swadhar Greh?
What is Ujjawala Scheme?
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