Helpline
Child Helpline 1098
At a glance
What this resource provides
Toll free 24x7 child helpline for children in difficult circumstances under Mission Vatsalya integrated with ERSS 112.
- State
- Lakshadweep
- 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
Toll free 24×7 child helpline for children in difficult circumstances under Mission Vatsalya integrated with ERSS 112.
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 Lakshadweep. 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
Ambulance 102 and 108
Medical emergency numbers listed by Lakshadweep Administration. Use when protection cases also need urgent medical response.
Women Helpline 1091
Women safety helpline listed by Lakshadweep Administration. Use for women in distress or immediate safety concerns.
Collector and Development Commissioner, Lakshadweep
District-level administration and District Magistrate escalation point for law and order and district administration matters.
Related helplines
Ambulance 102 and 108
Medical emergency numbers listed by Lakshadweep Administration. Use when protection cases also need urgent medical response.
Women Helpline 1091
Women safety helpline listed by Lakshadweep Administration. Use for women in distress or immediate safety concerns.
Covering support services
Collector and Development Commissioner, Lakshadweep
District-level administration and District Magistrate escalation point for law and order and district administration matters.
Department of Women and Child Development, Lakshadweep
State-level WCD office for women empowerment, child development, child care and protection matters. Contact for non-emergency WCD service routing.
Directorate of Labour, Employment and Training, Lakshadweep
Official labour department for labour welfare, employment services, labour-law implementation and worker rights support.
Department of Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Lakshadweep
Nodal department for welfare programmes for vulnerable sections including women, elderly, persons with disabilities and marginalized communities.
Related schemes
Mission Shakti, Lakshadweep
Women safety, security and empowerment scheme. Lakshadweep has an official State Level Committee for Mission Shakti.
Practical guides
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How workers can contact labour authorities
For labour welfare, worker rights, employment and labour-law issues in Lakshadweep, contact the Directorate of Labour, Employment and Training.