Indian women get aid in Canada as consulate opens one stop centre in Toronto

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The Consulate General of India in Toronto has established a ‘One Stop Centre for Women,' a dedicated support centre exclusively to assist women Indian nationals in distress. The Consulate has set up a 24x7 helpline and said, the new Centre aims to provide critical and timely support to Indian passport holder women.

"This, inter-alia, would include Counselling and emotional support through empanelled NGOs. All the financial assistance will be on means tested basis as per Government of India's Rules," the statement said.

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