The Asha Jyoti Kendra is the pilot project started in 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The purpose of launching and establishing the AJK is to develop the immediate response mechanism for women in distress, situation of assault and related conditions of violence. WCD has come up with model of integrated approach of services like medical, legal, Pyscho social counselling, police, 181 helpline with rescue van support and sort stay home for victim and her child under one roof.
For those women suffering after being raped or attacked with acid or even facing domestic violence, the state government has set up Asha Jyoti Kendra in Bareilly, for which a sum of Rs5 crore has been sanctioned, so these women can get counselling, legal and medical aid and police assistance.