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.
Useful for: official protection route, complaint route, public authority route
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.
| Situation | Immediate action | Official source | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |