WCD Minister Smt. Smriti Irani Launches 24/7 Helpline for Women Affected by Violence | Daily Current Affairs Dose

WCD Minister Smt. Smriti Irani Launches 24/7 Helpline for Women Affected by Violence | Daily Current Affairs Dose

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WCD Minister Smt. Smriti Irani Launches 24/7 Helpline for Women Affected by Violence | Daily Current Affairs Dose

Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD), Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated the National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline number - 7827170170. The helpline aims to provide 24/7 online support to women affected by violence through referral by linking them with appropriate authorities such as police, hospitals, District Legal Service Authority, psychological services etc.

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24/7 Helpline for Women Affected by Violence: Objective

The objective of the Helpline is to provide 24-hour complaints and counseling services to women affected by violence by linking them with appropriate authorities such as police, hospitals, District Legal Service Authority psychological services and providing information about women related government programmes across the country through a single uniform number. 

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The helpline will function with a team of trained experts. Any girl or woman aged 18 years and above can seek help by calling on this Helpline which will be operated from the premises of the National Commission for Women, New Delhi.

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Headquarters of WCD Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development, Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road New Delhi
• The current minister for the Ministry of Women and Child Development: Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Cabinet Minister and Mahendra Munjapara, Minister of State