The Pre-Marital Counselling Centre (PMCC) is a flagship initiative of the National Commission for Women
(NCW) aimed at promoting healthy, informed, and resilient marital relationships. The Centres provide
systematic guidance to individuals and couples planning to marry, enabling them to understand emotional,
social, legal, financial, and interpersonal aspects of married life.
PMCCs act as preventive and capacity-building platforms, helping young adults develop communication
skills, conflict-resolution abilities, gender sensitivity, and awareness of rights and responsibilities.
By fostering informed decision-making and emotional preparedness, PMCCs contribute to family well-being,
reduction of marital distress, and long-term social harmony.
Use of the PMCC Training Module
The PMCC Module is a structured training and facilitation resource designed to standardize
counselling practices across all Centres. It serves the following key purposes:
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Guidance for Counsellors: Provides session plans, counselling techniques, assessment tools,
and discussion prompts to help counsellors deliver high-quality, consistent services.
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Curriculum Framework: Covers critical themes such as communication, emotional intelligence,
financial planning, health and nutrition, legal rights, gender roles, digital safety, and family
dynamics.
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Capacity Building: Enables NGOs, State partners, and trainers to conduct workshops, orientation
sessions, and awareness programmes for pre-marital groups.
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Quality Assurance: Ensures every PMCC follows a uniform approach aligned with NCW objectives,
maintaining professionalism and ethical standards.
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Resource for Participants: Helps individuals and couples reflect on expectations, personal
values, responsibilities, and life-skills essential for a successful marriage.
