Sarkari Yojana

Women Helpline

Quick Summary: The Women Helpline is a 24/7 toll-free service (181) connecting women in distress to police, hospitals, One Stop Centres, and legal aid, while also sharing information on welfare schemes. It works alongside ERSS-112 and Child Helpline 1098 for integrated emergency response.

About Women Helpline

The Women Helpline offers round-the-clock emergency and non-emergency support to women through the toll-free short-code 181, connecting callers to relevant authorities such as the Police, One Stop Centres, Hospitals, and Legal Services Authorities. It also shares information on women’s welfare schemes and services. The helpline is linked with the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Emergency Response Support System 112 (ERSS-112) and the Child Helpline (1098), and is further being integrated with the One Stop Centre Scheme (OSC) and the Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) to connect women facing violence with the redressal services they need.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Launch / Open Date

01 Apr 2015

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Women Helpline, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Any woman in distress needing emergency or…

Any woman in distress needing emergency or non-emergency services or information, or anyone calling on her behalf, can reach the Women Helpline by dialing the toll-free number 181.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Women Helpline provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Immediate help during emergencies

Immediate help during emergencies.

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Support for non-emergency concerns as well

Support for non-emergency concerns as well.

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Guidance on relevant government schemes and services

Guidance on relevant government schemes and services.

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Referrals to other support services

Referrals to other support services.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The scheme does not require any documents…

The scheme does not require any documents to access assistance.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2015-04-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Women Helpline through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Reach the Women Helpline anywhere in the country through the single toll-free number 181.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Apply Online →Official Website

Official Sources & References

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