Port Blair, Jun 09: Women Helpline-181 under the Directorate of Social Welfare conducted an awareness programme at Rajiv Gandhi Co-Operative Society, Teylerabad on 05th June 2024 to create awareness about women-related issues in society and Women and Child Development Control Room.
Mrs. Sushma Pandey, Help Line Administrator, WHL-181 welcomed the gathering and highlighted the essential features of the Universalization of Women Helpline scheme. This scheme is intended to provide 24-hour immediate emergency and non-emergency response to women affected by violence through referral (linking with appropriate authorities such as the police, One Stop Centre, and hospitals) and information about women-related government schemes and programs through a single uniform number.
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Social Welfare), emphasized that guaranteeing the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is critical not only for attaining gender equality but also for meeting a wide range of international development goals. The programme was also attended by the Principal of Rajiv Gandhi Co-Operative Society, Dr. Nagesh Rao, who enlightened the audience on the importance of women in society, along with institution faculty members, staff, and a large number of students.
Mrs. Depali Biswas, Call Operator highlighted various schemes under Directorate of Social Welfare, such as State Child Protection Society (SCPS), District Child Protection Units (DCPU), and National Disability Schemes etc. Call Operator Miss Jenis Kujur highlighted various services provided by Women Helpline, such as advice, rescue, counseling, and referral and the integration of the 112 toll-free numbers with 181 was also discussed at length.
The programme concluded with the distribution of pamphlets on WHL schemes.. An interaction session was held with the participants, during which they shared their grievances and were encouraged to approach the Women Helpline for further assistance.
