Mission Shakti App: Union Minister Urges Citizens to Download for Women & Child Safety Helplines
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Governance
Why in news
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, has urged citizens to download the Mission Shakti app. The app provides quick access to essential helpline services for women and children, reinforcing the government's commitment to their safety and empowerment.
Background
The Mission Shakti app is part of the government's efforts to consolidate various helpline services into a single platform. It aims to ensure safety, assistance, and empowerment for women and children through easy access to emergency and support services.
Key facts
The Mission Shakti app provides quick and easy access to essential helpline services on a single platform.
Helplines integrated include: Women Helpline 181, Emergency Services 112, Nutrition and PMMVY Helpline 1515, National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930, Legal Aid (NALSA) 15100, Tele-MANAS 14416, and Child Helpline 1098.
Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi made the appeal via a post on 'X' (formerly Twitter) on July 30, 2026.
The app is part of the government's commitment to strengthen safety, assistance, and empowerment for women and children.
The Minister encouraged citizens to download the app and share information about these services with family and acquaintances.
Prelims pointers
- Mission Shakti app
- Women Helpline 181
- Emergency Services 112
- PMMVY Helpline 1515
- National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930
- NALSA Legal Aid 15100
- Tele-MANAS 14416
- Child Helpline 1098
- Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Smt. Annpurna Devi
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of digital platforms in enhancing the reach of welfare schemes for vulnerable groups.
- Critically examine the effectiveness of helpline services in ensuring the safety of women and children in India.
- Analyze the government's approach to integrating various support services under one umbrella for better service delivery.