CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -HYDERABAD: The Telangana government on Saturday launched women helpline number 181 at the Secretariat for women to lodge complaints related to domestic violence, sexual harassment, dowry cases, eve-teasing in public/work places etc. The women helpline will function 24x7 and provide service to women at free of cost.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under this Scheme, States/UTs need to adopt this short code 181 as Women Helpline (WHL). It is envisaged that this number would be compatible with all the existing telecommunication channels whether providing post/pre paid mobile or landline services through any public or private network i.e. GSM, CDMA, 3G, 4G etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyderabad: In a unique initiative at providing remote mental health support to individuals seeking help and guidance, the State government on Tuesday launched a tele-mental health toll-free number 14416, which will be available round the clock, even during weekends and holidays.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.