DV Act 2005
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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States / UT: Gujarat
Ministry / nodal: Women and Child Development Department
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Nodal department: Women and Child Development Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Women
Tags: Domestic Violence, Women, Legal Guidance, Counseling, Awareness, Protection, Social Defense, Free Services
Details
Under the Domestic Violence Act-2005, a Dowry Prohibition Cum-Protection Officer has been appointed in the district and municipal corporation of the state. This officer organizes seminars and training programs at the district level with various stakeholders to provide legal guidance against domestic violence. The aim is to raise awareness about this law through these initiatives.
Benefits
- - Effective protection for women victims of any form of domestic violence
- Legal guidance and support
- Free counseling services
- Effective protection for women victims of any form of domestic violence
- Legal guidance and support
- Free counseling services
Eligibility
This scheme is applicable to women of any profession, education, and social or economic standard. There are no income limits for individuals or families.
Application Process
Online
To apply, women can attend seminars and training programs organized by the Dowry Prohibition Cum-Protection Officer at the district level. The application form can be submitted on plain paper. For more information, visit the Department's website.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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References
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