Emergency Helpline is now 112
A single emergency helpline number "112" will be launched in India today that would provide immediate assistance to services like police (100), fire (101), health (108), women safety (1090) and child protection. The emergency services will be made available in 16 states and Union Territories and Mumbai city today. They are Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Gujarat
The emergency number will gradually be extended to other states as well. The emergency number 112 is on the lines of "911' - the all-in-one emergency number in the United States. more
The emergency number will gradually be extended to other states as well. The emergency number 112 is on the lines of "911' - the all-in-one emergency number in the United States. more
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A person from Punjab travelling in Gujarat may not get access to any help line. There should be a police helpline number for all persons entering into a particular State and the same be sent to him/her as soon as one enters the State as is being done by Himachal Pradesh Police till the time helpline number 112 is launched in the whole country. more
Feb 20
Thanks a lot. It is very helpful for senior citizens with NRI children and staying alone. Please let me know if there is a water proof arm band which will set an alarm in case of a fall etc. Ogoti Anandaram anandaram.ogoti @gmail.com, more
Feb 20
Very good initiative, thanks to GoI. One number for all important services in case of a distress. May sound sceptic - hope it works and link people in need to services. Training of staff, coordination of services and response time are very critical for success of the initiative. more
Feb 19
Let us hope someone at the other picks up the phone, is able to understand the language of the caller is speaking and takes action. more
Feb 19
