Universal Women’s helpline launched

10 Sep 2018 08:17 PM

Women and Child Minister Vishwajit Rane launched 181 universal Women Helpline Number at a function held to mark the completion of 10 years of 108 Ambulance services.



 The function was held at Kala Academy, Panaji on Monday.

Director, Women and Child Development, Deepak Desai said that the toll-free helpline number will be operated under GVK EMRI for every woman in danger or in need. 

Two vehicles were provided to the 181 helpline.

The contract with 108 GVK EMRI was also renewed for another period of 10 years on the 10th anniversary of the services in the state.

Rane also flagged off 108 ambulances donated by Goa Shipyard limited. Secretary to health, Ashok Kumar said that the 108 ambulance fleet has increased manifold and services offered by GVK were being extended right from urban to remote places.


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