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1098… A phone number that spells hope for
millions of children across India, CHILDLINE is
India’s first 24-hour, free, emergency phone service for
children in need of aid and assistance. Any concerned adult or a
child in need of help can dial 1098, the toll free number to
access our services. We not only respond to the emergency needs
of children but also link them to services for their long-term
care and rehabilitation. We have, to date (Dec. 2003) reached
out to over 4.5 million children across the nation through such
calls.
CHILDLINE is a partnership
platform bringing together the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment, Government of India, the UNICEF, the Department of
Telecommunications, street and community youth, non-profit
organisations, academic institutions, the corporate sector and
concerned individuals.
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