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UP govt to further strengthen Child Helpline

Lucknow, April 17 (UNI) To enhance the safety and protection of women and children, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to significantly strengthen the Child Helpline 1098 and the Women and Child Helpline Desk, official sources said here on Thursday.
Sources said that as part of this plan, the state government will increase staffing at both district-level Child Helpline units and Women and Child Helpline control rooms. "This includes expanding the presence of child help desks at key public transit locations such as railway and bus stations," they said.
Sources said that to address the growing number of distress calls, five additional call takers will be deployed at the Women and Child Helpline control room. "This will ensure faster response times and immediate support for needy women and children," they said.
Sources said that each district's Child Protection Unit will receive three Multi-Tasking cum Security Staff, further enhancing on-ground safety mechanisms.
"Currently operational at 23 railway stations, child help desks will soon be established at five more locations, including Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Bulandshahr and Ghaziabad, bringing the total to 28," they said.
Sources said that at bus stations, the number of child help desks will increase from 4 to 11, with new desks to be set up in Agra, Chandauli, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Meerut, Ghaziabad and Varanasi.
"This ambitious plan has received approval from the central government and is scheduled for implementation during 2025–26. By expanding outreach, improving response systems and increasing awareness of child rights, the Yogi government aims to ensure that no child in UP is left without timely assistance during a crisis," they said. UNI AB SSP
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