What is the emergency toll free helpline number for Child Protection and Welfare in India?

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This question was previously asked in

UP Police Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 18th Feb 2024 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct anwser is 1098.

Key Points

CHILDLINE is a National, 24-hour, Emergency toll-free phone service for children in need of care and protection.
Any child or concerned adult can dial 1098 to access this service.
It is a project of the Ministry of Woman and Child Development, Government of India (GOI).
Currently CHILDLINE is operational in 328 cities/districts across the Nation and responds to more than 1.5 million calls in a year.
CHILDLINE India Foundation (CIF) in the nodal organization appointed by GOI for initiating and monitoring of CHILDLINEs across India.
CHILDLINE is an integral part of the Integrated Child Protection Schemes (ICPS) launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.