Transition of Delhi's Women Helpline 181 Underway: From DCW to Department of Women and Child Development

The Delhi Women and Child Development Minister, Kailash Gahlot, announced that the women helpline 181 will be transitioned from the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) to his department. The transition includes a temporary cessation of service and comprehensive arrangements to ensure seamless operation. Calls for assistance can be made to 112 during this period.

In a significant move, Delhi's Women and Child Development Minister, Kailash Gahlot, declared on Monday that the women helpline 181 will now be managed by his department, shifting from its previous management under the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). This transition is expected to complete within the next two days.

Minister Gahlot emphasized that during the transition period, which involves a temporary cessation of service, women in distress should dial 112 for immediate assistance. Efforts are being made to inform the public about this change comprehensively.

This change follows a mandate from the central government requiring the Women and Child Development Department to take over the helpline operations. The helpline currently receives around 40,000 calls monthly, offering a 24-hour toll-free service to provide support and information to women.

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