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State-level protection guidance entry for women, child and labour support resources in Tamil Nadu. Use district, helpline and support-centre entries for direct help.

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Immediate Danger or Emergency5 connected resources Child Labour1 connected resource Child Marriage40 connected resources Women’s Safety and Violence Support43 connected resources Unpaid Wages or Salary1 connected resource Unsafe Work or Labour Exploitation1 connected resource Legal Aid and Rights Support38 connected resources

Tamil Nadu

Districts

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DistrictAriyalur District, Tamil Nadu

Ariyalur District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Ariyalur. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictChengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu

Chengalpattu District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Chengalpattu. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictChennai District, Tamil Nadu

Chennai District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Chennai. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictCoimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Coimbatore. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictCuddalore District, Tamil Nadu

Cuddalore District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Cuddalore. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictDharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu

Dharmapuri District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Dharmapuri. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictDindigul District, Tamil Nadu

Dindigul District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Dindigul. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictErode District, Tamil Nadu

Erode District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Erode. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

DistrictKallakurichi District, Tamil Nadu

Kallakurichi District

Official Tamil Nadu district portal entry for Kallakurichi. Use district-level pages for local collectorate and department contacts.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

Tamil Nadu

Helplines

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HelplineTamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Helpline 1100

State grievance helpline for submitting government-service grievances. Not for immediate danger; use 112 or 181 for emergencies.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281100

HelplineTamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Women Helpline 181

24x7 confidential helpline for women affected by violence. Provides emergency and non-emergency referral to police, OSC, hospitals, counselling and schemes.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181

Tamil Nadu

Support Centres

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Support CentreTamil Nadu

Commissioner of Labour Tamil Nadu

State labour office contact for labour department matters, inspections, minimum wages, contract labour and labour law issues.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28044-24321438

Support CentreTamil Nadu

Commissionerate of Social Welfare Tamil Nadu

State social welfare office for women and child welfare department matters. Use for non-emergency department-level guidance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28044-24351885

Support CentreTamil Nadu

Department of Children Welfare and Special Services

State child protection department office for child welfare and special services. Use for official child protection coordination.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28044-26426421; 044-26427022

Support CentreTamil Nadu

Department of Children Welfare and Special Services Madurai Regional Office

Regional child welfare office for southern Tamil Nadu coordination and child protection support.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-280452-2642300

Support CentreTamil Nadu

District Social Welfare Officer - Ariyalur

District Social Welfare Officer handles child marriage, dowry, POSH nodal duties and district social welfare complaints. Use for non-emergency district guidance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289150056818

Support CentreTamil Nadu

District Social Welfare Officer - Chengalpattu

District Social Welfare Officer handles child marriage, dowry, POSH nodal duties and district social welfare complaints. Use for non-emergency district guidance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28044-4427420035; 9150056859

Support CentreTamil Nadu

District Social Welfare Officer - Chennai North/Central

District Social Welfare Officer handles child marriage, dowry, POSH nodal duties and district social welfare complaints. Use for non-emergency district guidance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28044-25264568; 9150056800

Support CentreTamil Nadu

District Social Welfare Officer - Chennai South

District Social Welfare Officer handles child marriage, dowry, POSH nodal duties and district social welfare complaints. Use for non-emergency district guidance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28044-25264568; 9150056800

Support CentreTamil Nadu

District Social Welfare Officer - Coimbatore

District Social Welfare Officer handles child marriage, dowry, POSH nodal duties and district social welfare complaints. Use for non-emergency district guidance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-280422-230516; 9150056897

Tamil Nadu

Laws & Rights

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Law / RightTamil Nadu

Dowry Prohibition Act - Tamil Nadu guidance

Dowry complaints may be filed with District Social Welfare Officers, who are designated as Dowry Prohibition Officers, or referred by police.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

Law / RightTamil Nadu

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act - Tamil Nadu guidance

District Social Welfare Officers are listed as Prohibition of Child Marriage Officers. Use district DSWO contact for child marriage prevention or reporting.

Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28

Law / RightTamil Nadu

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act - Tamil Nadu guidance

District Protection Officers handle domestic violence support, protection orders and coordination with service providers. In immediate danger call 112 or 181.

Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28

Law / RightTamil Nadu

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act - POSH

Workplace sexual harassment law provides complaint and redress mechanism. District Social Welfare Officers are listed as district nodal officers under the state page.

Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28

Tamil Nadu

Schemes

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SchemeTamil Nadu

Sakhi One Stop Centre Scheme - Tamil Nadu

One Stop Centres provide integrated support for women affected by violence, including medical, legal, police, counselling and shelter assistance.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181

SchemeTamil Nadu

Women Helpline Scheme 181 - Tamil Nadu

Scheme provides toll-free 24-hour telecom support, crisis and non-crisis intervention, referrals, counselling and information on women-related schemes.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181

Tamil Nadu

Help Guides

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Help GuideTamil Nadu

How to report dowry or child marriage concerns in Tamil Nadu

For non-emergency district action, contact the District Social Welfare Officer. For danger or violence call 112 or 181 first.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 181

Help GuideTamil Nadu

How to report labour exploitation or child labour

For suspected child labour call 1098 if a child is at risk. For labour law complaints contact the labour department or local district administration.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098

Help GuideTamil Nadu

What to do if a child needs protection

Call 1098 for Child Helpline or 112 in immediate danger. Contact the Department of Children Welfare and Special Services for official child protection support.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112

Help GuideTamil Nadu

What to do if a woman is in immediate danger

Call 112 for emergency response or 181 for Tamil Nadu Women Helpline. If safe, contact the nearest Sakhi One Stop Centre for counselling, legal, medical and police support.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 181

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