NCW Launches 14490: New 24×7 Helpline for Women’s Safety Across India
New Delhi, 24th November 2025: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched a new 24×7 short code helpline — 14490 — aimed at providing faster and more accessible support to women in distress across India.
The toll-free number is designed as an easy-to-remember short code linked directly to NCW’s existing helpline, 7827170170. Officials said the integration will help women seek help quickly, without any charges or procedural delays.
According to NCW, the new helpline will act as the first point of contact for women facing violence, harassment, or any form of threat. Callers will receive immediate guidance, and the system will facilitate coordinated intervention with police, district authorities, and support agencies wherever required.
“This short code is meant to ensure that no woman hesitates to reach out in an emergency. Quick access can often make all the difference,” the Commission stated.
NCW has appealed to citizens, community organisations, institutions, and partners to widely disseminate the information so that more women are aware of the round-the-clock assistance available to them.
The helpline — 14490 — is operational nationwide and can be dialled from any mobile network free of cost.
