Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Aug 23: Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary reviewed and finalised the arrangements for establishment and launching of Universal Centre for Women which will serve as a One-Stop-Centre for all women related issues, grievances and needs. The meeting was convened at the newly created OSC premises.
SSP Yougal Manhas, SE PHE Rafiq Khan, CMO Dr Suresh Kumar, PO ICDS Mohd Rashid, DSWO Dr Abdul Khabir, DIO-NIC Sanjay Puri, General Manager BSNL, ExEn EM&RE, PHE, REW; AD FCS& CA and other senior officers of various departments attended the meeting which finalized the various services to be provided.
The Center will serve the women affected by violence, in private or public places, within family, community or work place. Apart from providing a Library, Skill Development Center, Gymnasium, Grievance Redressal cell and Counselling cell the center will also deal with issues related to physical, sexual, emotional, psychological and economic abuse. It will also keep a vigil on issues of drug abuse, rehabilitation, relief and assistance.
District Administration has established the building and infrastructure in a short period of three months and the center is being started for providing all services under one roof. It will also be a coordination centre for issues related to Police and Health.
Dr Shahid reviewed the arrangements related to office, call centre, power/water supply, videoconference facility, accommodation, furnishing, procurement, legal aid, police assistance, health facilities, sports, education and skill development. He informed that MLC Poonch Shahnaz Ganai has also contributed Rs 5 lakh for Women Gymnasium as a part of this center. Funds under various centrally sponsored schemes have also been dovetailed.
The One Stop Center, first of its kind in state, will formally start functioning in September and arrangements were finalized for its smooth functioning and providing maximum benefit to the women in district.
Nodal Officer OSC Dr Abdul Khabir, DSWO made a detailed presentation about various components of the centre and status of facilities.
A management committee headed by DM and comprised of SSP, Secretary DLSA, Chairman, Bar Council, Chief Medical Officer, PO ICDS, DSWO, PO-DRDA and DPO will manage the functioning of Universal One Stop Center for women.
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