Toll-Free Helpline Number 181 Back For Assisting Women, Children In Distress

Let's make other women aware about this.

By Pragya Dubey Updated January 13, 2023 12:34 PM

Toll-Free Helpline Number 181 Back For Assisting Women, Children In Distress

It is very important for women to know about ways that can help them get off dangerous and distressed situations. Many initiatives have been taken by the governments to provide women with helpline numbers, and we should definitely make ourselves aware of them. One such helpline number which is back in use is 181. The announcement was made by the women and child welfare department that the number will be made available to women again.

The helpline number 181 was started in the Udupi district with the sole purpose of providing assistance to women in times of need. It was later stated for women in all the Indian states. However, in 2019, due to a technical glitch it was temporarily closed for use, and work continued to restart it again. Finally, the number is brought back to use again, and on Thursday, this great news was given by the state’s women and child welfare department. As per the news, this initiative will be funded by the Union Government and will work under the Mission Shakti project. For the unversed, the Mission Shakti Project started by the Government Of India in 2021 was a programme for women’s safety, security and empowerment. The mission was launched during the 15th Finance Commission. Now, under this scheme, the 181 toll-free helpline number for women will be started again.

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This time, the helpline number will make various services like police, fire brigade and ambulance service available to women. The Emergence Response Support System will be linked to the emergency needs of the women. Apart from this, women will also be given counselling and legal assistance on this number. Children will also receive assistance on this helpline number.

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The 181 initiative was actually a successful one when it was started. It is also important for women to actually use this power given to them. We hope that it effectively works to help women who need it.

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First Published: January 13, 2023 12:17 PM

Pragya Dubey

Pragya Dubey is an introvert who prefers expressing herself through words. She believes in logical arguments and watches thrillers to escape the mundane realities of life!