Archive · 17 Aug 2026
UP Gets ₹20.70 Lakh Centre Funds for 181-Women Helpline
The government of Uttar Pradesh runs a special phone line called the 181-Women Helpline.
Women who need help can call this number to get support and guidance.
The central government of India has given Uttar Pradesh ₹20.70 lakh to help run this helpline.
This money is the second part of the funding for the year 2026-27.
The helpline is part of a bigger program called Mission Shakti.
Mission Shakti has a sub-scheme named Sambal that supports this helpline.
The money must only be used for the helpline's work, not for anything else.
A senior official named Leena Johri said this will help women get help faster.
The goal is to keep women safe and help them become strong and independent.
The Central Government approved ₹20.70 lakh as the second instalment for the 181-Women Helpline in Uttar Pradesh for financial year 2026-27.
The funds were granted under Mission Shakti's sub-scheme 'Sambal'.
A total provision of ₹125 lakh has been made for the helpline in financial year 2026-27.
The government order from the Women Welfare Department directs that funds be used only for the prescribed scheme activities.
Additional Chief Secretary Leena Johri said the approval will strengthen helpline operations and ensure timely assistance to women in need.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, the Central Government, and Additional Chief Secretary Leena Johri.
- What
- Financial approval of ₹20.70 lakh for the operation of the 181-Women Helpline under Mission Shakti's 'Sambal' sub-scheme.
- When
- Announced on August 17, for the financial year 2026-27.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India (announcement made in Lucknow).
- Why
- To strengthen women's safety, dignity and empowerment and ensure timely assistance reaches women in need.
- Amount Approved
- ₹20.70 lakh
- Instalment
- Second instalment
- Scheme
- Mission Shakti (Sambal sub-scheme)
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
- Total Provision
- ₹125 lakh
- Department
- Women Welfare Department
- Helpline
- 181-Women Helpline
- State
- Uttar Pradesh