Sri Vijaya Puram, May 22:The Women and Child Development Control Room functioning at VIP road under the Directorate of Social Welfare conducted a Webinar through Zoom communication platform. The objective of the webinar was to empower women and children to access the helplines support they need. During the session, the Helpline Administrator, WHL-181 briefed about the key function of WCD Control Room and on Women Helpline 181 dedicated emergency and support services of women across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Call Operators highlighted the 24×7 hours Toll Free Helpline numbers and services about the immediate assistance, guidance, crises intervention to women facing violence, harassment and domestic abuse. The Women Helpline 181 works in coordination with Police, District Legal Services Authority, Hospitals and One Stop Centres to ensure comprehensive support for Women. The event concluded with an interactive webinar session.
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