The Scheme of Universalisation of Women Helpline (WHL) is intended to provide 24 hours immediate and emergency response to women affected by violence through referral (linking with appropriate authority such as police, One Stop Centre, hospital) and information about women related government schemes, programs across the country through a single uniform number.

The objectives of the Scheme are:

• To provide toll-free 24-hours telecom service to women affected by violence seeking support and information.

• To facilitate crisis and non-crisis intervention through referral to the appropriate agencies such as police/Hospitals/Ambulance services/District Legal Service Authority (DLSA)/Protection Officer (PO)/One Stop Centre.

• To provide information about the appropriate support services, government schemes and programmes available to the woman affected by violence.

Benefits

24 hours immediate and emergency response to women affected by violence.

Eligibility

Any needy women

Grievances Redressal

• Head Office, Helpline (0172

2608746)

Email

dsswcd@punjab.gov.in

srcwpunjab@gmail.com

 

For more information :-

  1. helpline number 181

  2. www.sakhi.gov.in

  3. www.bbbpindia.gov.in