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Directorate of Women and Child Development Goa

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

State department for women and child welfare schemes, child protection services and related official guidance.

State
Goa
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

State department for women and child welfare schemes, child protection services and related official guidance.

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

Goa Police Emergency / ERSS 112

24x7 police emergency and distress response. Call 112 for urgent police help; Goa Police control room coordinates PCR, patrol and…

Child Helpline 1098

Emergency child protection helpline for children in difficult situations or anyone reporting child abuse, neglect, missing children or unsafe conditions.

Escalation paths

Related helplines

Goa Police Emergency / ERSS 112

24x7 police emergency and distress response. Call 112 for urgent police help; Goa Police control room coordinates PCR, patrol and…

Child Helpline 1098

Emergency child protection helpline for children in difficult situations or anyone reporting child abuse, neglect, missing children or unsafe conditions.

Covering support services

Apna Ghar State Run Children Home

State-run child care institution at Merces. Use for child protection routing through official authorities; urgent cases should use 1098 or…

Protective Home Cum Reception Centre

Government protective home / reception centre contact under the women protection ecosystem. Use through official referral or for non-emergency guidance.

Woman Police Station / AHTU Panaji

Goa Police women police station and anti-human trafficking unit at Panaji. Use for women/child police complaints; call 112 for immediate…

Related laws and rights

Related schemes

Shelter Home for Women Goa

Goa Online service entry for Shelter Home for Women under DWCD. Use for non-emergency application/routing; call 112 for immediate danger.

Laadli Laxmi Scheme Goa

State scheme intended to support eligible girls and reduce the perception of a girl child as a financial burden. Contact…

Griha Aadhar Scheme Goa

Monthly financial assistance scheme for eligible women / homemakers in Goa. Use Goa Online or DWCD for application and status…

MAMTA Scheme Goa

Financial incentive scheme for mothers who deliver a live girl child in a registered medical institution, subject to current rules.

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