Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Child Helpline Resolves 18,123 Missing-Child Cases
Uttar Pradesh has a phone service called the Child Helpline that helps children and families.
People reported about 20,500 cases involving children who were missing.
The helpline says it resolved 18,123 of those cases in seven months.
It also received many other reports about children needing help.
From January 1 to August 1, 2026, there were 58,293 child-related cases.
Officials said 50,589 of these cases were resolved.
When children are found, officials work to return them safely to their families.
Some children may also receive counselling or rehabilitation support.
About 20,500 missing-child cases were reported to Uttar Pradesh’s Child Helpline in seven months.
The helpline resolved 18,123 missing-child cases during the reported period.
Overall, 58,293 child-related cases were received between January 1 and August 1, 2026.
Of all child-related cases, 50,589 were resolved, including 8,419 of 9,146 cases involving children who were found.
Authorities said recovered children are reunited with families and connected to counselling or rehabilitation when needed.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh’s Child Helpline, the state child-protection system, and the Women Welfare Department, including Director C. Indumati.
- What
- The Child Helpline reported resolving 18,123 missing-child cases out of about 20,500 reported cases, alongside other child-related cases.
- When
- The reported seven-month period ran through the data period ending August 1, 2026; the report was dated September 5, 2026.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, with the report datelined Lucknow.
- Why
- To trace missing children, ensure their safety, reunite them with families, and provide counselling or rehabilitation when necessary.
- Missing-child cases reported
- About 20,500
- Missing-child cases resolved
- 18,123
- Total child-related cases
- 58,293 received between January 1 and August 1, 2026
- Total cases resolved
- 50,589
- Children-found cases
- 9,146 reported; 8,419 resolved
- Helpline number
- 1098
- Follow-up support
- Safe family reunification, counselling, and rehabilitation where needed