The National Commission for Women has rolled out a new 24×7 short code helpline — 14490 to ensure quicker and more accessible support for women in distress across the country. This toll-free number serves as an easy-to-recall short code connected to NCW’s existing helpline 7827170170, enabling women to seek assistance without any cost or delay.

The new short code strengthens NCW’s ongoing efforts to provide immediate help to women facing violence, harassment, or any form of distress. As the first point of contact, the helpline will continue to offer guidance, facilitate coordination with relevant authorities, and support timely intervention.

NCW encourages citizens, community groups, institutions, and partners to widely share this information so that more women are aware of the helpline services available to them at all times.

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