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Women Safety Help and Official Routes

Find emergency numbers, women helplines, One Stop Centres, legal support and state-level safety resources.

What should you do first?

Call 112 or local police for immediate danger. For ongoing support, use the state women helpline, One Stop Centre, protection officer or legal-services authority.

Information to keep ready

  • Current safe location
  • Incident dates and places
  • Messages, call records or documents
  • Medical or police records if available
  • A trusted contact and safe callback method

What to avoid

Do not use a shared device or contact route if it may increase risk; prioritise a safe place and emergency assistance.

Related official routes and guidance

Help Guide

Child Labour in India: How to Report Safely

Short Summary This guide explains how ordinary citizens, parents, teachers, volunteers, and community members can respond when they suspect child labour in India. It focuses on safe action,…

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-30
SchemeAndhra Pradesh

Mission Shakti - Andhra Pradesh

Women safety, security and empowerment scheme umbrella implemented by AP WDCW, including support institutions and district hubs.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Support CentreGoa

Goa Police Pink Force / AHTU

Goa Police contact listed for Pink Force and anti-human trafficking support. Use for women/child safety routing; emergency users should call 112.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 7875756217
Helpline

Emergency Response Support System 112

Pan-India emergency number for police, fire, health and other emergency assistance; relevant for women and child safety emergencies.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
HelplineLakshadweep

Women Helpline 1091

Women safety helpline listed by Lakshadweep Administration. Use for women in distress or immediate safety concerns.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281091
SchemeLakshadweep

Mission Shakti, Lakshadweep

Women safety, security and empowerment scheme. Lakshadweep has an official State Level Committee for Mission Shakti.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
SchemeLadakh

Mission Shakti Ladakh

Umbrella programme for safety security and empowerment of women including One Stop Centre District Hub for Empowerment of Women and related support services.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
SchemeDadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Mission Shakti

Central scheme for women safety security and empowerment; includes Sambal components such as One Stop Centre and Women Helpline.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
HelplineUttar Pradesh

Women Power Line 1090

UP Police helpline for women and girls to report stalking, harassment, mischievous calls and related safety complaints. Non-emergency safety complaints can be made by phone.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281090
HelplineTelangana

Hyderabad SHE Teams

Women and girls in Hyderabad can approach SHE Teams for harassment or safety concerns; use emergency police number for immediate danger.

Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28
HelplineTelangana

Telangana Police Women Safety Wing

For emergencies, call police 100 or Woman & Child Helpline 1098. The website also accepts non-emergency feedback or suggestions.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28100; 1098
SchemeSikkim

Mission Shakti - Sikkim

Umbrella scheme for safety, security and empowerment of women. Includes women support initiatives such as One Stop Centre and Women Helpline.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
HelplineHimachal Pradesh

Gudiya Helpline 1515

State helpline listed by Shimla district administration for women and child safety related help.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281515
SchemeHimachal Pradesh

Mission Shakti

Umbrella scheme for women safety security and empowerment including Women Helpline One Stop Centre Shakti Sadan and Hub for Empowerment of Women.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
HelplineChhattisgarh

Women Helpline 1091 - Chhattisgarh

Women helpline listed by district administration. Use for police-linked women safety help where available.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281091
SchemeAssam

Mission Shakti Assam

Umbrella women safety and empowerment mission covering Sambal safety components such as One Stop Centre, Women Helpline and BBBP, plus Samarthya empowerment components.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
HelplineArunachal Pradesh

Women Helpline 1091

Police-linked women helpline for reporting harassment violence or women safety concerns.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281091
HelplineArunachal Pradesh

Nirbhaya Helpline

Helpline listed by district administration for women safety support.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281800-425-1400
SchemeArunachal Pradesh

Mission Shakti

Umbrella scheme for women safety security and empowerment. Includes One Stop Centre Women Helpline BBBP Nari Adalat PMMVY Palna Sakhi Niwas Shakti Sadan and SANKALP HEW.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
SchemeJharkhand

Mission Shakti - Women Safety and Empowerment

Umbrella scheme for women's safety, security and empowerment, including OSC, Women Helpline, BBBP, Shakti Sadan, Sakhi Niwas and related components.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Helpline

Emergency Response Support System 112

Pan-India emergency number for police, fire, health and other emergency assistance; relevant for women and child safety emergencies.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112

Common questions

What can a One Stop Centre provide?

Services may include crisis support, police facilitation, medical, legal and temporary shelter assistance, subject to local availability.

Should I use 112 or a women helpline?

Use 112 for immediate danger. A specialist helpline or One Stop Centre can support follow-up and service coordination.