New Delhi: It is in recent incident, this is the 21st century, women are multi-tasking and excelling in managing their work-life balance. From running business to managing communities, women have proved themselves in every aspect. Women empowerment is gaining strength and the government of India has taken a lot of steps to empower them.
However, the issue of women's safety still remains a big concern. The Central and the state governments have launched several schemes for the safety of women. Apart from the various steps, it has been observed that majority of women are not aware of these schemes. Initiatives like Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao, Stand Up India, and many more have been launched for the welfare of women population in India.
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However, it has been noticed that when women are in a difficult mental space, it is tough for her to sieve through the hundreds of helpline numbers and contact to the right organisation. So here are some women helplines numbers which can help you in the time of distress:
Anti-Teasing Cell- (Crime Branch Delhi)-1096
Anti-Ragging Helpline-155222
Women in Distress (Delhi Police)-1091
Helpline for women of M/s All India Women's Conference-1092
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Helpline Number Delhi-01123379181
National Commission for Women-01123213419, 23234918, 23222845
Moreover, every state government has created a separate women cell department to resolve the issues of every girl and women that involves mental and physical torture:
Uttar Pradesh:
Sahyog-(0522)2387010
Aali- (0522) 2782066/60
Maharashtra:
Police Helpline for Women –103
Helpline for Women – 26111103, 1298
Bihar:
Women Helpline Centre – 18003456247 / 0612-2320047 / 2214318
Delhi:
Delhi Commission for Women Contact Numbers: 23379181, 23370597
Women Protection Cell Phone Numbers- 24673366/4156/ 7699
Gujrat:
Women Helpline: 1091
Ahmadabad Women’s Action Group: 27470036
While there are various helpline numbers, female communities can also reach and contact various NGO's that ensures safety for the female communities in India. Some of them include:
Azad Foundation: The New Delhi-based organisation trains women in professions traditionally closed to them and help them to achieve their desired goals.
Bharatiya Grameen Mahila sang: Bharatiya Grameen Mahila sang or BGMS is a non-political and non-sectarian national organisation. It was founded in 1955 and it has its branches all over India.
