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Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

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This record is connected to Odisha. Check the source and coverage details before action.

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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.

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Call 1098

State-level protection guidance record for women, children and labour-related support services in Odisha.

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Odisha

Districts

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DistrictAngul District, Odisha

Angul District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictBalangir District, Odisha

Balangir District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictBalasore District, Odisha

Balasore District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictBargarh District, Odisha

Bargarh District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictBhadrak District, Odisha

Bhadrak District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictBoudh District, Odisha

Boudh District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictCuttack District, Odisha

Cuttack District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictDeogarh District, Odisha

Deogarh District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictDhenkanal District, Odisha

Dhenkanal District

District-level routing record for women, child and labour protection services in Odisha.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

Odisha

Helplines

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HelplineOdisha

Odisha Child Helpline 1098

24x7 helpline for children in difficulty; child or concerned adult can call for rescue, assistance and referral.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098

HelplineOdisha

Odisha Emergency Response Support System 112

Single emergency number for police, fire, health, disaster and distress support; useful for immediate danger and women/elderly distress.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112

HelplineOdisha

Odisha Government Emergency Numbers

Important public emergency numbers including Police 100, Fire 101, Ambulance 108/102, Child Helpline 1098 and Women Helpline 1091/181.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28100; 101; 108; 102; 1098; 1091; 181

HelplineOdisha

Odisha State Commission for Women Helpline

OSCW helpline and WhatsApp support for women seeking information, complaint registration or guidance on violence and rights issues.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2818003457840; 8763543013

HelplineOdisha

Odisha Women Helpline 181

24x7 women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support, counselling and linkage to OSC, police and other services.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181

HelplineOdisha

Shramik Sahayata Helpline Odisha

24x7 toll-free labour helpline for workers inside Odisha and workers from Odisha outside the state.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28155368; 18003456703

Odisha

Support Centres

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Support CentreOdisha

Department of Women and Child Development, Odisha

State department contact for women and child development, welfare schemes and protection-sector escalation.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-280674-2536775

Support CentreOdisha

District Child Protection Unit - Angul

DCPU/DCPO contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, JJ Act coordination and referrals. Listed officer/contact: Gourishankar Behera.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289439064633; 06764-230329

Support CentreOdisha

District Child Protection Unit - Balangir

DCPU/DCPO contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, JJ Act coordination and referrals. Listed officer/contact: DSWO-DCPO I/c.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289438713528; 06652-235820

Support CentreOdisha

District Child Protection Unit - Balasore

DCPU/DCPO contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, JJ Act coordination and referrals. Listed officer/contact: Mamata Nayak, Dy. Collector, DCPO-I/C.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289437157999; 06782-262407

Support CentreOdisha

District Child Protection Unit - Bargarh

DCPU/DCPO contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, JJ Act coordination and referrals. Listed officer/contact: Surendra Digal.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289439360887; 06646-233440

Support CentreOdisha

District Child Protection Unit - Bhadrak

DCPU/DCPO contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, JJ Act coordination and referrals. Listed officer/contact: Padman Ku Ray, DCPO-I/C.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289437215822; 06784-250185

Support CentreOdisha

District Child Protection Unit - Boudh

DCPU/DCPO contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, JJ Act coordination and referrals. Listed officer/contact: Rahul Pradhan.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289437827254; 06841-222444

Support CentreOdisha

District Child Protection Unit - Cuttack

DCPU/DCPO contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, JJ Act coordination and referrals. Listed officer/contact: Pragati Mohanty.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289853246528; 0671-2509009

Support CentreOdisha

District Child Protection Unit - Deogarh

DCPU/DCPO contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, JJ Act coordination and referrals. Listed officer/contact: Romeo Mohapatra.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289438348294; 06641-226645

Odisha

Laws & Rights

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Law / RightOdisha

Child and Adolescent Labour Act and Odisha Rules

Labour protection law reference for child and adolescent labour prohibition and regulation; use for child labour complaints and enforcement guidance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

Law / RightOdisha

Odisha Juvenile Justice Rules, 2018

State rules under the Juvenile Justice framework for children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

Law / RightOdisha

Odisha State Commission for Women Act, 1993 and Rules, 2006

State statutory framework for the Odisha State Commission for Women; useful for women rights complaints and commission mandate.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-280674-2573850

Law / RightOdisha

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Official WCD listing for domestic violence protection law; use as legal awareness and routing reference for domestic violence survivors.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181

Law / RightOdisha

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act and Rules

Legal framework for workplace sexual harassment complaints; useful for employees, employers and institutions needing ICC/LCC guidance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

Odisha

Schemes

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SchemeOdisha

Integrated Child Protection Scheme / Child Helpline 1098

Child protection support structure with DCPU, DCPS, Childline and emergency outreach services for children.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098

SchemeOdisha

One Stop Centre Scheme - Odisha

Integrated support for women affected by violence, including medical, legal, counselling, psycho-social support and police facilitation under one roof.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181

SchemeOdisha

PENCIL Child Labour Complaint Platform

Official child labour complaint and tracking route linked from Odisha Labour Directorate for reporting child labour cases.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

SchemeOdisha

Shramik Sahayata and Migrant Labour Help Desks

24x7 worker helpline and help desks for Odia migrant workers in distress in other states; includes seasonal hostel support for children of migrant workers.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28155368; 18003456703

SchemeOdisha

Women Helpline Scheme - Odisha 181

Round-the-clock helpline support for women, linking callers to OSC, police, hospitals, counsellors and government schemes.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181

Odisha

Help Guides

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Help GuideOdisha

How to report suspected child labour in Odisha

Use PENCIL through the Labour Directorate child labour page or contact labour authorities; in urgent child safety situations call 1098 or 112.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112

Help GuideOdisha

When a child is in difficulty in Odisha

Any child or concerned adult can call 1098. For local follow-up, contact the District Child Protection Unit or emergency services if immediate danger exists.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098

Help GuideOdisha

When a woman faces violence in Odisha

For immediate danger call 112. For women-specific support call 181 or contact the nearest One Stop Centre for medical, legal, police and counselling referral.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 181

Help GuideOdisha

Where workers can seek labour help in Odisha

For labour distress call Shramik Sahayata 155368 inside Odisha or 18003456703 outside the state; for formal labour office contact use Labour Directorate.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28155368; 18003456703

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