یہ اسکیم گھریلو تشدد کے شکار خواتین کو قانونی امداد اور پناہ گاہ کی فراہمی کے لیے مدد اور امداد فراہم کرنے کا مقصد رکھتی ہے، جیسا کہ خواتین سے گھریلو تشدد کے تحفظ کے قانون 2005 کے ذریعہ مندرجہ ذیل ہے۔
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 (who can apply)
The applicant must be a woman.
The applicant must have experienced domestic violence as defined under the "[Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/15436/1/protection_of_women_from_domestic_violence_act%2C_2005.pdf)".- The applicant must be in need of legal advice, counselling, medical aid, transportation, or shelter as per the provisions of the scheme.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should contact any one of the following authorities, and clearly explain the nature of the domestic violence experienced and the specific assistance required (legal advice, counselling, medical aid, transportation, or shelter).
**District Programme Officer / District Women and Child Development Officer / Project Officer / Protection Officer / Administrator of Sakhi Centre**
_*The contact details for these authorities can be obtained from the local government offices or through the State Women and Child Development Department._
**Step 2:** The concerned authority will gather the necessary information from the applicant regarding the incident and their personal details.
The applicant may be required to provide a verbal or written account of the domestic violence faced.
**Step 3:** The applicant should submit the required documents as listed under the "Documents Required" section to support their claim and need for assistance.
The specific documents required may vary based on the type of assistance sought.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for نوا بہان اسکیم / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant must be a woman.
- The applicant must have experienced domestic violence as defined under the "[Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/15436/1/protection_of_women_from_domestic_violence_act%2C_2005.pdf)&quo...
What are the benefits of نوا بہان اسکیم?
- 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...
How to apply online for نوا بہان اسکیم?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should contact any one of the following authorities, and clearly explain the nature of the domestic violence experienced and the specific assistance required (legal advice, counselling, medical aid, transportation, or shelter).
**District Pr...