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Maharashtra Women Policy

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

State policy framework covering women’s safety, help mechanisms, domestic violence response, workplace harassment, self-defence and women’s rights awareness.

Last checked
2026-04-28

Who should I contact?

Choose the route by urgency

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
Urgent protection concern
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Issues
Women’s Safety and Violence Support, Workplace Sexual Harassment
Who it may help
Employers and institutions, General public, Women, Workers

State policy framework covering women’s safety, help mechanisms, domestic violence response, workplace harassment, self-defence and women’s rights awareness.

Common questions

Using this route safely

When should I use this resource?

Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

Which area does it cover?

This record is connected to Maharashtra. Check the source and coverage details before action.

What should I do if I cannot reach it?

If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.

How can I verify these details?

Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.

Protection Intelligence

Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

District Women Helpline 1091

Women helpline number listed on multiple Maharashtra district administration helpline pages. Use for non-cyber women safety help and referral.

Mumbai City Child and Women Helplines

District administration helpline listing for women, child or emergency protection support. Use local emergency numbers where district-specific routing is helpful.

Pune Child and Women Helplines

District administration helpline listing for women, child or emergency protection support. Use local emergency numbers where district-specific routing is helpful.

Escalation paths

Related helplines

District Women Helpline 1091

Women helpline number listed on multiple Maharashtra district administration helpline pages. Use for non-cyber women safety help and referral.

Mumbai City Child and Women Helplines

District administration helpline listing for women, child or emergency protection support. Use local emergency numbers where district-specific routing is helpful.

Pune Child and Women Helplines

District administration helpline listing for women, child or emergency protection support. Use local emergency numbers where district-specific routing is helpful.

Nagpur Child and Women Helplines

District administration helpline listing for women, child or emergency protection support. Use local emergency numbers where district-specific routing is helpful.

Covering support services

One Stop Centre Latur

One Stop Centre for women affected by violence in Latur district. Verify current contact before publishing as live contact.

One Stop Centre Pune 2

One Stop Centre for women affected by violence in Pune district. Verify current contact before publishing as live contact.

One Stop Centre Mumbai City

One Stop Centre for women affected by violence in Mumbai City; provides integrated support such as medical, legal, police, counselling…

Related laws and rights

Related schemes

Mission Shakti Maharashtra

Umbrella women safety and empowerment mission including One Stop Centres, Women Helpline, Sakhi Niwas, Shakti Sadan and related components. Use…

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