24/7 emergency helpline for children in need of care and protection
24 hours • 7 days a week • Free • Confidential
CHILDLINE 1098 is India's first 24-hour free emergency phone service for children in need of care and protection. Sponsored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, this vital service operates through a network of partner organizations across the country.
Fulkumari Bapuji Club has been operating CHILDLINE 1098 in Dhubri district since 2005, providing immediate assistance to thousands of vulnerable children each year.
CHILDLINE 1098 is available for any child or concerned adult who needs to report an emergency situation involving a child. Our services are completely free and confidential.
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of children
Prevention and intervention in child marriage cases
Rescue and rehabilitation of child laborers
Shelter and care for street children
Help with school admission, dropout prevention
Medical assistance for sick or injured children
When you call 1098, our trained professionals follow a systematic approach to ensure every child receives the help they need:
Immediate response to the call within 60 minutes in urban areas and 3 hours in rural areas
On-ground assessment of the situation and rescue operation if needed
Immediate medical help for injured or sick children
Safe shelter and psychological support for traumatized children
Long-term rehabilitation including education and family reunification
Regular follow-up to ensure the child's wellbeing
When CHILDLINE 1098 received an anonymous tip about 14-year-old Riya being forced into marriage, our team immediately intervened. We worked with local authorities to stop the wedding and provided counseling to Riya's parents about the legal consequences of child marriage.
Today, Riya is back in school and dreams of becoming a teacher. Her parents have become advocates against child marriage in their community.
Amit was found begging at Dhubri railway station when a concerned citizen called 1098. Our team rescued him and discovered he had run away from home after his parents' death.
After months of counseling and rehabilitation at our Child Care Institute, Amit was reunited with his extended family. We enrolled him in school and continue to support his education through our sponsorship program.
Our CHILDLINE 1098 team consists of dedicated professionals who work round the clock to protect children:
Project Coordinator
Senior Counselor
Field Officer
Your support can help us reach more vulnerable children and provide them with the care and protection they deserve.
