Important Indian Scheme · Women Empowerment

Mission Shakti

An integrated scheme for the safety, security and empowerment of women across their life cycle.

Overview

Mission Shakti is an integrated umbrella scheme launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development for the safety, security and empowerment of women, implemented during the period 2021-22 onwards. It brings together various schemes and services under two broad sub-schemes: “Sambal”, focused on the safety and security of women, and “Samarthya”, focused on the empowerment of women. Sambal includes components such as One Stop Centres, Women Helpline and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, while Samarthya covers schemes like Shakti Sadan, Sakhi Niwas, Palna (creches) and the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, providing holistic support to women.

Quick Snapshot
Launched2021-22
MinistryWomen & Child Development
Sub-Scheme 1Sambal (Safety)
Sub-Scheme 2Samarthya (Empowerment)

Key Features & Objectives

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Two sub-schemes: Sambal (safety & security) and Samarthya (empowerment).
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Sambal includes One Stop Centres, Women Helpline and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
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Samarthya covers Shakti Sadan, Sakhi Niwas, Palna creches and PMMVY.
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Provides support for women in difficult circumstances and working women.
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Aims at holistic safety, security and empowerment of women across life stages.

Key Facts at a Glance

Implementation Period 2021-22 onwards
Nodal Ministry Ministry of Women and Child Development
Sub-Scheme – Safety Sambal
Sub-Scheme – Empowerment Samarthya
Examples (Sambal) One Stop Centre, Women Helpline, BBBP
Examples (Samarthya) Shakti Sadan, Palna, PMMVY
Objective Safety, security & empowerment of women
Exam Focus: Remember Mission Shakti = Sambal (safety) + Samarthya (empowerment), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Practice MCQs

Q1. Mission Shakti is implemented by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Women and Child Development ✔
C. Ministry of Social Justice
D. Ministry of Health
Q2. The two sub-schemes under Mission Shakti are:
A. Sambal and Samarthya ✔
B. Sankalp and Striver
C. Saksham and Surakshit
D. Sahyog and Samriddhi
Q3. Which component focuses on the safety and security of women?
A. Samarthya
B. Sambal ✔
C. Palna
D. Sakhi Niwas
Q4. Which of the following falls under the Samarthya sub-scheme?
A. Women Helpline
B. One Stop Centre
C. Palna (creches) ✔
D. BBBP
Q5. Mission Shakti primarily aims at:
A. Women safety & empowerment ✔
B. Rural electrification
C. Skill development of youth
D. Crop insurance