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SSaathi

Emergency Hub

Immediate help, one tap away.

Saathi provides general informational guidance only and is not a substitute for legal, medical, or professional advice.

Emergency Response Support System

National

Unified national number (ERSS) for police, fire, and medical emergencies — also reachable by SMS or the 112 India app.

112

Police

National

Direct line to local police for crimes in progress or immediate danger.

100

Women Helpline

National

24x7 Ministry of Women & Child Development helpline for women facing violence, harassment, or distress.

181

NCW Women Helpline

National

National Commission for Women's 24x7 helpline for complaints of violence and discrimination against women.

14490

Cybercrime Reporting

National

Report financial cyber fraud immediately to help freeze fraudulent transactions before funds are withdrawn.

1930

CHILDLINE

National

24x7 emergency support for children in distress or unsafe situations, run by the CHILDLINE India Foundation.

1098

NALSA Free Legal Aid

National

Free legal aid and advice helpline for urgent legal questions, in 10 languages.

15100

National Poison Information Centre (AIIMS)

National

24x7 emergency medical guidance for poisoning, overdose, or toxic exposure, run by AIIMS New Delhi.

1800-116-117

Ambulance (108)

National

Advanced life-support emergency ambulance service in most states. (102 is a separate, non-emergency ambulance service, mainly for pregnant women and children.)

108

Fire Services

National

Direct line to the fire department for fire emergencies.

101

Elderline (Senior Citizens Helpline)

National

Toll-free helpline (8AM-8PM daily) for elder abuse, neglect, pension issues, or field intervention for the elderly.

14567

KIRAN Mental Health Helpline

National

24x7 toll-free confidential emotional support and crisis counselling, in 13 languages.

1800-599-0019

Disaster Management Helpline

National

National Disaster Management Authority helpline for floods, earthquakes, and other calamities.

1078

Rail Madad (Railway Helpline)

National

All-India railway helpline for security, medical assistance, and other help while travelling by train.

139