Ludhiana, Nov. 8 -- Health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh inaugurated the refurbished Sakhi one-stop centre at the local civil hospital on Friday.

This upgraded facility now offers enhanced facilities to provide immediate assistance to women facing any kind of violence. It includes a dedicated meditation room to promote mental well-being and emotional recovery for victims, as well as improved bedding and resting facilities for those in need of short-term shelter and care. These facilities aim to create a more supportive and healing environment, ensuring that women affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or other forms of abuse receive holistic aid under one roof.

The minister added that such centres ensure the protec...