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Scheme

Mission Vatsalya – Andhra Pradesh

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

Child protection scheme umbrella for children in need of care and protection, including adoption, child protection institutions and district systems.

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
Information and preparation
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Who it may help
General public

Child protection scheme umbrella for children in need of care and protection, including adoption, child protection institutions and district systems.

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 Andhra Pradesh. 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

Women Helpline 181

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

Child Helpline 1098

24x7 child protection helpline under Mission Vatsalya for children in crisis, abuse, exploitation, trafficking or need of care.

Escalation paths

Related helplines

Women Helpline 181

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

Child Helpline 1098

24x7 child protection helpline under Mission Vatsalya for children in crisis, abuse, exploitation, trafficking or need of care.

AP Police Emergency 112

Emergency police response number for immediate danger, violence, threats, accidents and other urgent situations.

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