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Emergency Response (ERSS) 112
11224×7Toll-free
Single number for police, fire and ambulance help in every state and UT. Also on the 112 India app.
Emergency ambulance
108
For critical patients, trauma and accident victims. Run by state health services in 35 states and UTs.
Ambulance for mothers and children
102
Patient transport, mainly for pregnant women and young children: home to hospital, referral and drop back.
Women Helpline
18124×7Toll-free
24-hour help for women facing violence or distress; connects to police, One Stop Centres, hospitals and legal aid.
Women in distress (police)
1091
Police helpline for women in distress and for obscene or harassing calls.
Child Helpline
109824×7Toll-free
Any child in crisis, or an adult on their behalf, can call. Linked with 112 for emergencies.
Cyber fraud helpline
1930Toll-free
Lost money online? Call at once so the transaction can be blocked, then complete the complaint on cybercrime.gov.in.
NDMA disaster helpline
011-1078
National Disaster Management Authority control room helpline (listed as 011 1078).
Natural calamity relief
1070
Relief helpline for natural calamities. Most states run their disaster control room on 1070; see your state list.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
1455524×7
Eligibility, empanelled hospitals and complaints. Ayushman Vay Vandana card (70+): missed call 1800-110-770.
National Tobacco QuitLine
1800-112-356Toll-free
Free counselling and follow-up support to quit tobacco.
Tele-MANAS mental health
14416· 1-800-891-441624×7Toll-free
Free mental health support by phone, any time. Also 1-800-891-4416.
Elderline for senior citizens
14567Toll-free
8 AM to 8 PM, all seven days. Information, guidance, emotional support and field help for elderly people.
Rail Madad
13924×7
One railway number for security, medical help, complaints and enquiries during travel. 12 languages.
National Highway helpline
103324×7Toll-free
NHAI helpline for accidents, breakdowns, ambulance, crane and FASTag or toll problems on National Highways.
Road accident helpline
1073
Road accident helpline listed on the National Portal of India.
National Consumer Helpline
1915· 1800-11-4000Toll-free
Complaints against sellers and service providers, before going to court. 8 AM to 8 PM. WhatsApp/SMS 8800001915.
NALSA free legal aid
15100Toll-free
National Legal Services Authority helpline for free legal services.
NHRC human rights helpline
14433Toll-free
National Human Rights Commission toll-free helpline.
UIDAI Aadhaar helpline
1947Toll-free
Aadhaar enrolment, update and download queries.
Voter Helpline
1950· 1800-11-1950
Voter ID, electoral roll and election queries. Toll-free national contact centre 1800-11-1950, 8 AM to 8 PM daily.
Passport Seva
1800-258-1800
Passport application and status queries.
Tourist helpline
1363· 1800-11-136324×7Toll-free
Ministry of Tourism helpline in 12 languages for domestic and foreign tourists. Also 1800-11-1363.
Persons with Disabilities helpline
14456
Helpline for persons with disabilities listed on the National Portal of India.
MANAS narcotics helpline
1933
National Narcotics Helpline (MANAS) for drug-related information and complaints.
Kisan Call Centre
1800-180-1551Toll-free
Farm queries answered by agriculture experts in local languages.
Anti-ragging helpline
1800-180-552224×7Toll-free
Report ragging in a college or university. Email helpline@antiragging.in.