Here is a comprehensive list of important helpline numbers in India, categorized by cause and service. These numbers are toll-free and accessible nationwide.
Toll-free Helpline Numbers in India
Women
- Women Helpline (All India): 1091
- National Commission for Women (NCW): 7827170170
- Domestic Violence Helpline: 181
Children
- Child Helpline (Childline India): 1098
- Missing Child Helpline: 1098
Education & Students
- CBSE Helpline (Exam Stress): 1800-11-8004
- UGC Student Helpline: 1800-111-656
- Digital India Helpline (e-learning issues): 1800-111-555
- AICTE Mental Health Helpline: 8448440632
Blood Donors & Blood Banks
- Indian Red Cross Society (Blood Bank): 011-2371644
- eRaktKosh (Blood availability): 102
Senior Citizens
- Senior Citizen Helpline: 14567 (All-India Elder Line)
- HelpAge India Helpline: 1800-180-1253
Animals & Wildlife
- Animal Cruelty Reporting (PETA India): +91-9820122602
- Animal Rescue (AWBI): 011-26102445
- Wildlife Crime Control Bureau: 1800-11-9334
Child Labour / Human Trafficking
- Child Labour Complaint (Ministry of Labour): 1800-11-5251
- Human Trafficking Helpline: 011-23737014 / 011-23737015
- Bachpan Bachao Andolan: 1800-102-7222
Corona (COVID-19)
- COVID-19 Helpline (National): 1075
- MyGov WhatsApp Chatbot: +91-9013151515
Disaster Management / Emergencies
- National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): 1078 / 011-26701700
- National Emergency Number: 112
- Fire Department: 101
- Police: 100
- Ambulance: 102 or 108
Police
- Police Emergency Number (All India): 100
- Universal Emergency Number (ERSS): 112 (Connects to police, fire, ambulance, etc.)
Anti-Ragging
- Anti-Ragging Helpline (UGC): 1800-180-5522 (Toll-Free)
Mental Health & Counseling
- Mental Health Helpline (NIMHANS): 080-46110007
- iCall (TISS): +91-9152987821
- AASRA (Suicide Prevention): +91-9820466726
Legal Aid
- National Legal Services Authority (NALSA): 15100
General Emergency & Citizen Services
- Emergency Response Support System (ERSS): 112
- Railway Helpline: 139
- Road Accident Emergency: 1033 (NHAI)