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NCW 24×7 Women Helpline

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

National Commission for Women 24x7 women helpline for women needing support.

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
National coverage
Issues
Women’s Safety and Violence Support
Who it may help
General public, Women

National Commission for Women 24×7 women helpline for women needing support.

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 route is marked as national in scope.

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

NCW Women Helpline 14490

National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence and referral to appropriate authorities.

Women Helpline 181

Women Helpline under Mission Shakti for emergency and non-emergency support and referrals to police OSC hospitals and legal services.

Escalation paths

Related helplines

NCW Women Helpline 14490

National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence and referral to appropriate authorities.

Women Helpline 181

Women Helpline under Mission Shakti for emergency and non-emergency support and referrals to police OSC hospitals and legal services.

Women Helpline 181

National women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support, guidance and referral for women in distress.

Covering support services

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NTR DISHA One Stop Centre

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Related laws and rights

Related schemes

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

One Stop Centre Sakhi

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One Stop Centre Scheme

Government scheme providing integrated support under one roof to women affected by violence and women in distress.

Mission Shakti

Umbrella women safety, security and empowerment scheme covering initiatives such as One Stop Centres, Women Helpline, Shakti Sadan and Hub…

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