
Government of India
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
Nodal ministry responsible for policies, laws, and programmes for the protection and empowerment of women and children.
One Stop Centre (Sakhi Centre)
Provides integrated support including medical care, legal aid, police assistance, counselling, and temporary shelter for women affected by violence.
Women Helpline (181)
24×7 support, counselling, rescue, and referral services for women in distress.
National Commission for Women (NCW)
Receives complaints, monitors women's rights, and recommends action. (https://www.ncw.gov.in/) State Commission for Women (SCW)
Addresses women's rights issues at the state level and assists survivors. (https://wcdsc.ap.gov.in/) Child Welfare Committee (CWC)
Statutory authority that decides the care, protection, rehabilitation, and restoration of children in need of care and protection. (SPN-IWCD)
Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)
Handles cases involving children alleged to be in conflict with the law. (SPN-IWCD)
Childline (1098)
Emergency outreach, rescue, and rehabilitation services for children in distress. (India.gov.in)
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU)
Coordinates child protection services, rehabilitation, foster care, and adoption at the district level. (SPN-IWCD)
Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU)
Specialized police unit for handling child-related cases under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU)
Prevents trafficking and rescues victims of human trafficking under Andhra Pradesh Police Department
Shelter Homes / Swadhar Greh / Child Care Institutions (CCIs)
Offer temporary shelter, protection, counselling, and rehabilitation for women and children in need. (SPN-IWCD)