The government is expected to make available a three-digit emergency helpline number ‘181’ for women across the country, that is likely to be made a national helpline for women of all States, said Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal.
According to sources, Minister is expected to write to all chief ministers about the ministry`s decision to allocate the three digit number `181` to all states so that it can be made a national helpline for women.
After allocation of the emergency number, the state governments will be required to set up their call centers.