2001

The Swadhar scheme is an important Scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development which caters to women in difficult circumstances, especially widows deserted by their families, women prisoners released from jails and without family support, women survivors of natural disasters, rescued trafficked women/girls, women victims of terrorists/extremist violence, mentally challenged women and deserted women with HIV/AIDS. Launched in 2001-2002, the Scheme provides for primary needs of shelter, food, clothing and rehabilitation. Budget allocated for 2009-2010 is Rs. 15.00 crores and as on date there are 318 Swadhar Shelter Homes in the country.

Response of the Government of India to the questionnaire on violence against women 2010