Ujjawala

The scheme was introduced in Dec, 2007 and is being implemented mainly through the Non-Government Organisations. It comprises five components:

1.      Prevention, which envisages formation of Community Vigilance Groups/ adolescences groups, awareness and sensitization of stake holders and preparation of IEC material, holding workshop etc.

2.      Rescue, safe withdrawal of the victim from the place of exploitation.

3.      Rehabilitation, which includes providing safe shelter for victims with basic inputs of food, clothing, counseling, medical care, legal aid, vocational training and income generation activities etc.

4.      Reintegration, which includes restoring the victim into the family/community (if so she desires) and follow up.

5.      Repatriation, to provide support to cross-border victims for their safe repartition to their country of origin.