Ujjawala Scheme for Prevention of Trafficking

Beneficiaries include women and children who have been trafficked or are at high risk of being trafficked, including street children, runaways, and children from vulnerable backgrounds. Family members of victims may also receive support services including counseling and livelihood assistance.

The scheme provides free legal aid and representation, safe shelter with food and clothing, medical treatment and health care, psychological counseling and emotional support, vocational training for skill development, and livelihood opportunities to help survivors reintegrate into society successfully.

You can contact dedicated Ujjawala centers operating across states, reach out to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, contact local NGO partners, or call the national toll-free helpline for trafficking victims. Referrals can also come through law enforcement agencies and social welfare departments.

No, all services provided under the Ujjawala Scheme including shelter, legal aid, medical care, counseling, and training are completely free for eligible beneficiaries. The scheme is fully government-funded.

Duration of stay varies based on individual rehabilitation needs and court proceedings. Short-term emergency shelter is provided immediately, while long-term rehabilitation can continue until the victim is successfully reintegrated with family or becomes economically independent through vocational training and livelihood support.