CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Any women can access 181 “Abhyam” helpline for the purpose of counseling, guidance, information and also for the rescue in various threatening situations including domestic violence. 181 Abhayam Helpline is functional in Ahmedabad and Surat Cities and Gandhinagar District on pilot basis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Department of Telecommunication, Government of India has allocated short code 181 to all States/UTs which is being used by some States/UTs such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh as Women Helpline. Under this Scheme, States/UTs need to adopt this short code 181 as Women Helpline (WHL).

Detailed explanation-3: -The helpline has been launched in collaboration with the Women and Child Development and Home Departments. The 24×7 helpline-181-is a toll-free three-digit number to support woman in distress and is directly accessible through any mobile or landline.