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Official Child Help Routes

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What is an official protection route?

An official protection route is a lawful public pathway such as 112, 1098, police, CWC, DCPU, a government portal, a commission, legal services authority or a recognised department contact.

Official routes boardSource: Government / statutory portalsReviewed: 2026-04-29

Official routes board

Use the right route for the right child-safety issue

When a child may be in immediate danger, use emergency helplines first. Online portals can be used for reporting and follow-up where appropriate.

SituationImmediate actionOfficial sourceOpen
Child in immediate danger Call Child Helpline 1098 or Emergency 112 first. Call 1098 / Call 112 Mission Vatsalya / WCD Child Helpline Official link
Report child labour Use the official PENCIL child-labour complaint portal. PENCIL portal, Ministry of Labour & Employment Official link
Report child-rights violation Use NCPCR eBaalNidan for child-rights complaints. NCPCR eBaalNidan Official link
Online abuse / cyber issue Use the cybercrime route; for emergency call 112. For cybercrime helpline use 1930. Call 1930 / Call 112 National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal Official link

Why this page exists

Built for clear public guidance, not confusion

Suryalayam organises protection information into simple routes: emergency first, official source second, safe follow-up third. This structure helps visitors understand the safest next step and the official route to use.

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