Delhi's women helpline receives over 2 lakh calls between July-Nov 2024

New Delhi: Delhi’s women helpline 181 received over 2.41 lakh calls between July and November 2024, addressing a wide range of issues from eve-teasing and cyber fraud in matrimonial scams to disputes over metro seat reservations and altercations with auto drivers.

Previously managed by the



Delhi Commission for Women, the helpline was taken over by the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department on July 2, 2024.

Within the first two days of the transition, the helpline recorded 1,024 calls, marking a sharp increase in public engagement.