CHILDLINE 1098

CHILDLINE was launched in 1996 on an experimental basis as the first emergency outreach service for children by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Realizing the potential of the initiative to address the persistent gap in protection of children in distress, it was adopted in 1999 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under Read More …

Mere Hisse Ki Hansi

Mere Hisse Ki Hansi is a joint initiative of Save The Children, India and OneWorld Foundation India to sensitise the community and promote behavioural change related to key child rights issues. The programme is broadcast in a magazine format on AIR FM Rainbow every Saturday at 4:45 pm. The programme is of 15 minutes duration Read More …

Reaching out to children in distress

CHILDLINE, a national 24-hour toll free tele-helpline service, implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the care and protection of children in distress.   Started in 1996 by the Department of Family and Child Welfare and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, CHILDLINE enables any concerned individual to call up on a Read More …