Women Helpline
"Women Helpline" provides 24X7 emergency and non-emergency response through the telephonic short-code 181 to women
About the Women Helpline Scheme
"Women Helpline" provides 24X7 emergency and non-emergency response through telephonic short-code 181 to women, by linking them with appropriate authorities such as Police, One Stop Centres, Hospitals, Legal Services Authorities etc. Additionally, it provides information about women welfare schemes and services.The Women Helpline has been integrated with the Emergency Response Support System 112 (ERSS-112) helpline of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Child Helpline (1098). Furthermore, the Women Helpline (WHL) is being integrated with the One Stop Centre Scheme (OSC) and Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) to refer women affected by violence in need of redressal services.
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Benefits
- Emergency assistance.
- Non-emergency assistance.
- Information about government schemes and services.
- Referral services.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Any woman in distress seeking emergency/non- emergency services or information or any other individual on her behalf can connect with the Women Helpline by calling the toll free 181.
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How to Apply for Women Helpline
Application mode: Offline
- The Women Helpline can be contacted through a single universal toll-free number across the country, which is 181
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Women Helpline scheme?
"Women Helpline" provides 24X7 emergency and non-emergency response through telephonic short-code 181 to women, by linking them with appropriate authorities such as Police, One Stop Centres, Hospitals, Legal Services Authorities etc. Additionally, it provides informati…
Who is eligible for Women Helpline?
Any woman in distress seeking emergency/non- emergency services or information or any other individual on her behalf can connect with the Women Helpline by calling the toll free 181. <br
What benefits does Women Helpline provide?
Emergency assistance. Non-emergency assistance. Information about government schemes and services. Referral services. <br
How can I apply for Women Helpline?
The Women Helpline can be contacted through a single universal toll-free number across the country, which is 181 <br
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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