The Usha Kiran Yojana helps women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence includes actions that harm the health, safety, or life of the woman and children (under 18 years old). This can involve situations where there is financial loss or damage that makes the women and children feel sad and humiliated.
Under this scheme, women and families facing physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, or economic violence or threats are invited to the office for counseling. Both families are talked to and efforts are made to settle disagreements about domestic issues.
If an agreement cannot be reached even after explaining everything, the complaints sent to the DIR. From there, they go to the project office to filed and presented in court.
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has started the scheme Usha Kiran Scheme to provide protection and assistance against domestic violence. Basically, they had started the scheme to protect women from violence.
Benefits of Usha Kiran Yojana
- To Provide protection and support against domestic violence to woman
- To protect children from domestic violence
Eligibility
- All women of all age groups.
- All children under the age of 18.
How to apply for Usha Kiran Yojana
The process to apply Usha Kiran Scheme is offline
Applicants need to go to specific centers for assistance:
- Protection Officer’s Office (also known as Project Officer at the Integrated Child Development Project Office).
- One Stop Center located in the district.
- Police Station.
Document required
- Aadhar Card
- Passport size Photo
FAQ
1.What is Usha Kiran Yojana?
Ans. Usha Kiran Yojana is a scheme which helps women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
2. What types of issue are cover under the scheme?
Ans. Physical, sexual, mental, emotional, economic, threats or coercive or arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
3.How applicant can apply?
Ans. Applicant can apply through offline by visiting specific centers like Protection Officer’s Office (also known as Project Officer at the Integrated Child Development Project Office), One Stop Center located in the district and Police Station.
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