Over 81.64 lakh women assisted through Women Helpline since its inception till 31.10.2024

The Women Helpline (WHL) scheme is being implemented since 1^stApril, 2015. It is a component of Sambal vertical under the umbrella Mission Shakti. It aims to provide 24x7x365 emergency and non-emergency response through telephonic short-code 181 to women, both in public and private spaces 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 programs. Presently, WHL is functional in 35 States/ UTs (Government of West Bengal is not implementing WHL) and over 81.64 lakh women have been assisted since inception till 31.10.2024.

As per Mission Shakti Guidelines, the States/UTs are responsible for the implementation of the scheme. The State/UT concerned undertake public awareness activities from time to time keeping in view the requirement.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Savitri Thakur in the Rajya Sabha in reply to a question today.

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