1. Essential Helplines & Contacts (All India)
For immediate emergency assistance, dial these numbers 24x7:
| Service | Number(s) | Availability | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Response | 112 | 24x7 | Pan-India single number for Police, Fire, and Health emergencies |
| National Women Helpline | 181 | 24x7 | A national-level helpline number for women in distress |
| Women in Distress | 1091 | 24x7 | Specific helpline for women in distress, managed by local police |
| NCW 24x7 Women Helpline | 7827170170 | 24x7 | Direct helpline number for the National Commission for Women |
| NCW Short-Code Helpline | 14490 | 24x7 | New short-code number launched by NCW for quicker access |
| Cyber Crime Helpline | 1930 | 24x7 | For reporting cyber-related crimes |
2. National Commission for Women (NCW)
NCW Office Address:
Plot-21, Jasola Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110025, India
EPABX Numbers (General Enquiries):
011-26942369, 26944740, 26944754, 26944805
Complaint-Related Queries (Working Days, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM):
011-26944880 or 011-26940148
Email Contacts:
General Email: ncw@nic.in
Complaint & Investigation Cell: complaintcell-ncw@nic.in
3. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Address:
Manav Adhikar Bhavan, C-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110023, India
Help Line:
14433
NHRC's dedicated help line number
General/Complaint Status:
+91-11-24651330, +91-11-24663333
General queries and complaint status
Email Contacts:
Complaints: complaint.nhrc@nic.in
General: cr.nhrc@nic.in
4. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The MoSJE focuses on the welfare of marginalized sections, including disabled, elderly, drug abusers, and backward classes.
Union Minister's Office:
+91-11-23381001, 23381390
Email: min-sje@nic.in
Secretary:
+91-11-23382683, 23389184
Email: secywel@nic.in
Website:
5. Police Station & District Women Police Station
For police station contact, the standard emergency number is 112.
Women in Distress Helpline: 1091
Example Local Contacts (Ghaziabad, UP):
| Station | Landline | CUG Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Mahila Thana (Women Police Station) | 0120-27003909 | 9643322933 |
| Kotwali Police Station | 0120-27320889 | 9643322917 |
Note: For local police station details in your area, refer to the official state/district police website.
6. NCW Official Portals
NCW Official Complaint Application Portal:
Used for online complaint registration, tracking status, and viewing instructions
NCW Official Website:
Main website for general information, procedures, and reports
• Important Note:
In case of immediate danger or emergency, always call 112 first. These helpline numbers are available 24x7 for your safety and assistance.