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Support Centre

District Child Protection Unit – Gajapati

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

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

State
Odisha
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

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

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

Odisha Women Helpline 181

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

Odisha Child Helpline 1098

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

Escalation paths

Related helplines

Odisha Women Helpline 181

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

Odisha Child Helpline 1098

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

Covering support services

One Stop Centre (Sakhi) - Rayagada

OSC/Sakhi centre for women affected by violence; supports emergency and non-emergency access to medical, legal, psychological, counselling and referral services.

One Stop Centre (Sakhi) - Sambalpur

OSC/Sakhi centre for women affected by violence; supports emergency and non-emergency access to medical, legal, psychological, counselling and referral services.

One Stop Centre (Sakhi) - Subarnapur

OSC/Sakhi centre for women affected by violence; supports emergency and non-emergency access to medical, legal, psychological, counselling and referral services.

One Stop Centre (Sakhi) - Kendrapara

OSC/Sakhi centre for women affected by violence; supports emergency and non-emergency access to medical, legal, psychological, counselling and referral services.

Related laws and rights

Related schemes

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.

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