Sri Vijaya Puram, June 15: The Govt of India helplines numbers for Women Helpline-181 and Child Helpline-1098 are dedicated support service established to provide immediate assistance, protection and guidance to women and children facing any forms of distress, violence or exploitation. The main objective of these helplines is to ensure their safety, well-being and protection of their rights.
The Women and Child Development Control Room is functioning under the Directorate of Social Welfare at VIP Road, where the dedicated helplines (Women Helpline number-181 and Child Helpline number-1098) operates 24x7x365 days.
The Women Helpline number-181 and Child Helpline number-1098 handles calls from Women and Children in danger, including those experiencing violence or in need of urgent help. The Helplines connect individuals with relevant services such as the Police, One Stop Center, Hospitals, District Legal Services Authority and other support services. Additionally provides counselling, information about available Government schemes and programs related to women and child welfare /protection.
Any women or child can dial these Helplines numbers (Women Helpline-181 & Child Helpline-1098) at any time to access the services during times of distress. Women and children can also directly approach to the WCD Control Room, VIP Road, Near Narayan Guru Mandir for redressal of grievances and amicable settlement of family-related and other issues, ensuring women’s safety and security in urban, rural and tribal areas.
