Support Centre
Department of Social Welfare Women and Child Development Chandigarh
At a glance
What this resource provides
Nodal department for social welfare, women and child development schemes, institutions and helpline routing.
- State
- Chandigarh
- Last checked
- 2026-04-28
- Source
- Open public source
Who should I contact?
Choose the route by urgency
- Normal urgency
- Information and preparation
- Coverage
- State-wide coverage
- Who it may help
- General public
Nodal department for social welfare, women and child development schemes, institutions and helpline routing.
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.
Should I visit without confirming first?
No reliable opening hours are recorded. Call or check the official source before travelling.
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 and Child Helpline 181 Chandigarh
Women and child helpline run through Social Welfare/WCD. Contact for distress support, guidance and routing to services.
Child Helpline 1098 Chandigarh
Child-related toll-free helpline listed by Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights. Use for child safety, rescue and protection concerns.
Cyber Crime Helpline Chandigarh
For cyber crime complaints, including online abuse or digital safety issues. Use emergency routes if there is immediate physical risk.
Escalation paths
Child and Adolescent Labour Prohibition and Regulation Chandigarh Rules 2025 Draft
Draft Chandigarh rules under the Child and Adolescent Labour Act. Useful for child labour reporting and labour-law guidance.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act
Child sexual abuse protection law referenced by Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights. For emergencies call 112; for child…
Domestic Violence Act Service Providers and CDPO Notification
Official notification page lists appointment of CDPOs and service providers under the Domestic Violence Act 2005 for Chandigarh.
Related helplines
Women and Child Helpline 181 Chandigarh
Women and child helpline run through Social Welfare/WCD. Contact for distress support, guidance and routing to services.
Child Helpline 1098 Chandigarh
Child-related toll-free helpline listed by Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights. Use for child safety, rescue and protection concerns.
Cyber Crime Helpline Chandigarh
For cyber crime complaints, including online abuse or digital safety issues. Use emergency routes if there is immediate physical risk.
Police Emergency 112
Emergency police response number. Call for immediate danger, violence, rescue or urgent safety help.
Covering support services
Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Official child rights commission for child protection issues, child rights concerns and referrals.
Union Territory Child Protection Society Chandigarh
Child protection society under Social Welfare/WCD. Contact for child protection programmes, DCPU-related routing and child welfare support.
Sakhi One Stop Centre Sector 26 Chandigarh
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides medical, police, counselling, legal aid and temporary shelter support under one…
Women and Child Helpline Centre Sector 19B
Local helpline centre for women and child support. Use for non-emergency guidance and service routing; call 112 for emergencies.
Related laws and rights
Child and Adolescent Labour Prohibition and Regulation Chandigarh Rules 2025 Draft
Draft Chandigarh rules under the Child and Adolescent Labour Act. Useful for child labour reporting and labour-law guidance.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act
Child sexual abuse protection law referenced by Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights. For emergencies call 112; for child…
Domestic Violence Act Service Providers and CDPO Notification
Official notification page lists appointment of CDPOs and service providers under the Domestic Violence Act 2005 for Chandigarh.
Juvenile Justice Care and Protection of Children Act 2015
Child care and protection law referenced by Chandigarh child-rights authorities and child-care institutions.
Related schemes
Financial Assistance to Dependent Children of Widows and Destitute Women
Financial assistance for eligible dependent children of widows and destitute women to support maintenance and education.
Pension to Widows and Destitute Women
Financial assistance scheme for eligible widows and destitute women residents of Chandigarh.
Sponsorship Scheme for Children
Financial assistance to promote family-based care and improve quality of life of vulnerable children, including orphans, child labour victims, trafficked…
POSHAN Abhiyaan Chandigarh
Nutrition programme for children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers; supports nutrition outcomes through Anganwadi and community systems.
Practical guides
Emergency Safety Guide for Women and Children in Chandigarh
If there is immediate danger, call 112. For women and child crime support use 1091; for women support and service…
Child Protection Routing Guide Chandigarh
For child safety concerns call 1098 or contact CCPCR/UTCPS. For immediate police rescue call 112.
Women Violence Support Routing Guide Chandigarh
For domestic or public-space violence, contact 181 or Sakhi One Stop Centre. For emergency danger call 112.
Labour Complaint Routing Guide Chandigarh
For wage, shop, establishment or workplace-law complaints in Chandigarh, contact Labour Department/Assistant Labour Commissioner. For child labour concerns also alert…