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Nawabihan Scheme

The scheme aims to provide support and assistance, including legal aid and shelter, to women who are victims of domestic violence, as mandated by the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. This scheme ensures that affected women receive the necessary resources for their well-being.

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About This Scheme

Launched in 2005, the scheme "Nawabihan Scheme" by the State Government aims to implement the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. Two significant benefits of this scheme include providing necessary legal advice and offering shelter facilities to women affected by domestic violence. Two significant eligibility criteria include being a woman who has experienced domestic violence and requiring assistance as per the provisions of the aforementioned Act. The scheme is implemented by the State Government through the designated Women Protection Officer in each district. Applications for this scheme are accepted offline through the concerned authorities.

Benefits

Provision of legal advice to the aggrieved woman as per her requirement.

Provision of counselling services to the aggrieved woman as per her requirement.

Arrangement of medical facilities for the aggrieved woman as per her requirement.

Provision of transportation facilities to the aggrieved woman as per her requirement.

Arrangement of shelter facilities for the aggrieved woman as per her requirement.

The mode, frequency, time, conditions for disbursement, and validity of these benefits will be determined based on the specific need of the aggrieved woman and the resources available with the implementing agencies at the time of application.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Based on the nature of assistance required and the information provided, the following documents may be necessary:
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Proof of Identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card).
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Address Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Utility Bill).
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Medical Reports (if medical assistance is required).
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Police Complaint Copy or any other relevant legal document pertaining to the incident of domestic violence (if available).
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Any other document as required by the concerned authority to assess the need for assistance.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level: Central Government