Women Helpline
Women Helpline provides 24X7 emergency and non-emergency response through telephonic short-code 181 to women
States / UT: All India
Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
Categories: Women and Child
Tags: 181, Emergency, Safety, Response, Violence, ERSS 112, Pyscho-social Counselling, Integrated Helplines, One Stop Centres, Scheme Information
Details
Women Helpline provides 24X7 emergency and non-emergency response through telephonic short-code 181 to women, by linking them with appropriate authorities such as Police, One Stop Centres, Hospitals, Legal Services Authorities etc. Additionally, it provides information about women welfare schemes and services.The Women Helpline has been integrated with the Emergency Response Support System 112 (ERSS-112) helpline of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Child Helpline (1098). Furthermore, the Women Helpline (WHL) is being integrated with the One Stop Centre Scheme (OSC) and Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) to refer women affected by violence in need of redressal services.
Benefits
- 1)Emergency assistance 2)Non-emergency assistance 3)Information about government schemes and services 4) Referral services
1)Emergency assistance
2)Non-emergency assistance
3)Information about government schemes and services
4) Referral services
Eligibility
Any women in distress seeking emergency/non- emergency services or information or any other individual on her behalf can connect with the Women Helpline by calling the toll free 181.
Exclusions
No exclusions are listed for this scheme yet.
Application Process
Offline
The Women Helpline can be contacted through a single universal toll-free number across the country, which is 181
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status