Helpline
Child Helpline 1098
At a glance
What this resource provides
Children in distress or adults reporting child protection concerns can call 1098.
- Last checked
- 2026-04-28
- Source
- Open public source
Who should I contact?
Choose the route by urgency
- Normal urgency
- Urgent protection concern
- Coverage
- State-wide coverage
- Who it may help
- General public
Children in distress or adults reporting child protection concerns can call 1098.
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 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. 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 Help 181
Women in distress can call 181 for help and routing to emergency or support services.
Police Emergency 100
For police emergency response and urgent safety threats.
Ambulance 108
For medical emergency ambulance support.
Escalation paths
Juvenile Justice Care and Protection of Children Act 2015
Law for children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law including CWC and JJB systems.
Bonded Labour System Abolition Act 1976
Law abolishing bonded labour and addressing economic and physical exploitation linked to bonded labour systems.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Key law for protection orders residence orders monetary relief and support in domestic violence cases.
Related helplines
Women Help 181
Women in distress can call 181 for help and routing to emergency or support services.
Police Emergency 100
For police emergency response and urgent safety threats.
Ambulance 108
For medical emergency ambulance support.
District Control Room 1077
For district control room support during emergency or disaster situations.
Covering support services
Sub Divisional Police Officer Diu
Police office contact for non-emergency district policing matters in Diu.
Crime Against Women Cell - Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Police unit for complaints and counselling related to dowry and other crimes against women.
Crime Against Women Cell - Daman
Police unit for complaints and counselling related to crimes against women in Daman district.
Crime Against Women Cell - Diu
Police unit for complaints and counselling related to crimes against women in Diu district.
Related laws and rights
Juvenile Justice Care and Protection of Children Act 2015
Law for children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law including CWC and JJB systems.
Bonded Labour System Abolition Act 1976
Law abolishing bonded labour and addressing economic and physical exploitation linked to bonded labour systems.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Key law for protection orders residence orders monetary relief and support in domestic violence cases.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012
Child sexual abuse law providing child-sensitive procedures and special court process.
Related schemes
Mission Shakti
Central scheme for women safety security and empowerment; includes Sambal components such as One Stop Centre and Women Helpline.
One Stop Centre Scheme
Integrated support under one roof for women affected by violence including medical aid legal aid police assistance counselling and temporary…
Mission Vatsalya Child Protection Services
Child protection framework covering child care and protection services through SCPS DCPU CWC and related structures.
Practical guides
Guide: Reporting violence against women
Women facing violence can contact 181 or the nearest Crime Against Women Cell; use 112 or 100 for immediate danger.
Guide: Child protection reporting
For child distress abuse abandonment or exploitation call 1098 and contact district child protection or child development authorities where available.
Guide: Labour complaint routing
Workers can contact the Labour Department office for wage employment labour welfare and workplace grievance routing; urgent safety issues should…
Guide: Where to call first in an emergency
For immediate danger call 112. For police call 100. For women in distress call 181. For a child in distress…