UPSC Notes

Mission Shakti

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Mission Shakti represents a comprehensive government approach to women's welfare and empowerment, covering safety, security, and social support. It is crucial for understanding the broader policy landscape for women in India, relevant for GS1 (Social Issues) and GS2 (Governance, Welfare Schemes).

Mission Shakti is an integrated women empowerment programme launched by the Government of India, aiming to strengthen interventions for women's safety, security, and empowerment through various sub-schemes. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, implying shared funding responsibility and state-level implementation.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Objective

Umbrella scheme for women's safety, security, and empowerment.

Sub-schemes

Comprises 'Sambal' (for safety and security) and 'Samarthya' (for empowerment).

Funding Pattern

Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with 100% central financial assistance for specific components like the Sambal sub-scheme.

Key Component

One Stop Centres (OSCs) are a crucial part of the 'Sambal' sub-scheme.

Scheme Type

Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with implementation primarily by State Governments and UT Administrations.

Objectives

Aims at strengthening interventions for women's safety, security, and empowerment.

Monitoring Mechanism

Progress is monitored annually by the Programme Approval Board (PAB) and through a dedicated Mission Shakti Dashboard for real-time tracking.

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Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaSocial Justice & Development

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Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentImplements
State Governments and UT AdministrationsImplements
Department of ExpenditureProvides financial guidelines
Programme Approval Board (PAB)Monitors the progress of activities under the scheme with states and uts.
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Umbrella scheme for women's safety and empowerment.
  • Comprises 'Sambal' (safety) and 'Samarthya' (empowerment) sub-schemes.
  • Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with 100% central funding for Sambal.
  • One Stop Centres (OSCs) are a key component under Sambal.
  • Implemented by MOWCD, State Governments, and UT Administrations.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

Social Justice & Development

One Stop Centre provides integrated and immediate support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress

05 Aug 2026 · Mission Shakti is a Centrally Sponsored umbrella scheme by the Ministry of WCD for women's safety, security, and empowerment. Implemented by states/UTs, it includes sub-schemes like Sambal, which funds One Stop Centres, and is monitored by a Programme Approval Board.

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UPSC Prelims PYQs on Mission Shakti

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