Basic Corporate Self-Defense and Women Emergency State-wise Helplines Resource Guide for International Women’s Day
By Specialist Franklin Joseph | Power to Women Corporate Self-Defense Workshop
Published: March 8, 2026 | Category: Women’s Safety Resources, Emergency Helplines, International Women’s Day, Corporate Self-Defense Guide
Table of Contents
- Why Every Woman Needs Access to Emergency Resources
- Why Traditional Self-Defense Approaches Fall Short
- National Emergency Helplines
- State-Wise Emergency Helplines (A-Z)
- Andhra Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh | Assam | Bihar
- Chhattisgarh | Goa | Gujarat | Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh | Jharkhand | Karnataka | Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh | Maharashtra | Manipur | Meghalaya
- Mizoram | Nagaland | Odisha | Punjab
- Rajasthan | Sikkim | Tamil Nadu | Telangana
- Tripura | Uttar Pradesh | Uttarakhand | West Bengal
- Union Territories: Andaman | Chandigarh | DNH/Daman | Delhi
- Union Territories: J&K | Ladakh | Lakshadweep | Puducherry
- Basic Self-Defense Awareness Principles
- How Power to Women Methodology Differs
- What to Do in Different Emergency Situations
- TEDx Talk: Specialist Franklin Joseph
- How to Use This Resource Guide
- About Specialist Franklin Joseph
Why Every Woman Needs Access to Emergency Resources and Basic Safety Knowledge
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, acknowledge challenges, and most importantly, equip women with practical tools that protect them every day of the year. While speeches and celebrations have their place, nothing demonstrates genuine commitment to women’s safety like ensuring they have immediate access to emergency resources and foundational self-defense knowledge.
This directory serves as a critical resource for women’s safety across India. It compiles verified emergency contact numbers for national support services, state-specific police helplines, and women’s commissions. It is designed to be printed and kept accessible for immediate reference during crisis situations.
Understanding Why Traditional Self-Defense Approaches Fall Short
Most people assume that self-defense training is simply about learning a few physical tricks or techniques. However, this thinking fundamentally misunderstands how crime actually works and what effective self-defense truly requires. The majority of physical techniques focus on reaction-based tactics, which only come into play after a crime has already started.
Crime is rarely spontaneous; most criminal acts are planned in advance. Therefore, effective self-defense knowledge must extend far beyond martial arts techniques. It must include understanding of criminal psychology, pre-crime indicators, environmental assessment, and threat behaviour patterns. Effective safety is designed to focus on four critical phases: preventing crime before it develops, avoiding dangerous situations through awareness, diffusing threatening encounters through verbal strategies, and escaping harmful situations efficiently.
National Emergency Helplines Every Woman Must Save Today
These numbers are applicable across most states and Union Territories in India. It is recommended to save these numbers in speed dial.
| Service | Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Women Helpline (All India) | 181 | 24/7 Domestic abuse & distress intervention |
| Police Emergency | 100 | Immediate police response |
| Emergency Response Support System | 112 | Single number for Police, Fire, and Ambulance |
| National Commission for Women | 7827-170-170 | WhatsApp helpline for reporting crimes |
| Cyber Crime Helpline | 1930 | Reporting online harassment & cyber fraud |
| Child Helpline | 1098 | For children in distress |
State-Wise Emergency Helplines for Women Across India
Andhra Pradesh
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Disha SOS App Helpline | 100/112 |
| AP Women Protection Cell | 0866-2436555 |
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Arunachal Pradesh
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Police Control Room | 0360-2212396 |
| State Commission for Women | 0360-2351788 |
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Assam
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Guwahati Women’s Cell | 0361-2540101 |
| State Commission for Women | 0361-2220355 |
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Bihar
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Bihar Police Women Cell | 0612-2233697 |
| Patna Women’s Cell | 0612-2214415 |
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Chhattisgarh
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Abhivyakti Helpline | 1091 |
| State Commission for Women | 0771-2510066 |
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Goa
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Goa Police Women’s Cell | 0832-2422577 |
| State Commission for Women | 0832-2225499 |
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Gujarat
| Abhayam Helpline | 181 |
| State Commission for Women | 079-23251288 |
| Ahmedabad Women’s Cell | 079-25630346 |
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Haryana
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Haryana Women Commission | 0172-2583612 |
| Durga Shakti App Helpline | 112 |
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Himachal Pradesh
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| HP State Commission for Women | 0177-2629829 |
| Shimla Women’s Cell | 0177-2812344 |
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Jharkhand
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Jharkhand State Commission for Women | 0651-2490036 |
| Ranchi Women’s Cell | 0651-2208781 |
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Karnataka
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Vanitha Sahayavani | 1091 |
| Bangalore City Police Women’s Cell | 080-22943225 |
| State Women’s Commission | 080-22100435 |
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Kerala
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Mitra Helpline | 1800-599-0100 |
| Pink Police Patrol | 1515 |
| State Women’s Commission | 0471-2322590 |
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Madhya Pradesh
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Bhopal Women’s Cell | 0755-2443860 |
| State Commission for Women | 0755-2661813 |
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Maharashtra
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Nirbhaya Squad (Mumbai) | 103 |
| Mumbai Police Women’s Cell | 022-22633333 |
| Pune Women’s Cell | 020-26122526 |
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Manipur
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| State Commission for Women | 0385-2451340 |
| Police Control Room | 100 |
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Meghalaya
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| State Commission for Women | 0364-2224307 |
| Shillong Women’s Cell | 0364-2224055 |
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Mizoram
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| State Commission for Women | 0389-2349291 |
| Police Control Room | 100 |
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Nagaland
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| State Commission for Women | 0370-2270131 |
| Kohima Women’s Cell | 0370-2243011 |
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Odisha
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Mahila Police Station (Bhubaneswar) | 0674-2540100 |
| State Commission for Women | 0674-2536625 |
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Punjab
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| State Commission for Women | 0172-2742684 |
| Police Control Room | 100 |
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Rajasthan
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Mahila Salah Evam Suraksha Kendra | 1091 |
| Jaipur Women’s Cell | 0141-2621417 |
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Sikkim
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| State Commission for Women | 03592-202585 |
| Police Control Room | 100 |
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Tamil Nadu
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| All Women Police Station | 1091 |
| Chennai Women’s Cell | 044-28592233 |
| State Commission for Women | 044-28592750 |
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Telangana
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| SHE Teams / Bharosa Centre | 100/040-27853572 |
| Hyderabad Women’s Cell | 040-27852093 |
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Tripura
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Agartala Women’s Cell | 0381-2324789 |
| State Commission for Women | 0381-2324153 |
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Uttar Pradesh
| Women Power Line | 1090 |
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Lucknow Women’s Cell | 0522-2638366 |
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Uttarakhand
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Dehradun Women’s Cell | 0135-2655286 |
| State Commission for Women | 0135-2712836 |
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West Bengal
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Kolkata Police Women’s Grievance Cell | 033-22143230 |
| Swayam Helpline | 033-24754025 |
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Union Territories
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Police Control Room | 100 |
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Chandigarh
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Women’s Cell | 0172-2749012 |
| Commission for Women | 0172-2784629 |
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Police Control Room | 100 |
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Delhi (NCT)
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Delhi Police Women Helpline | 1091 |
| Crime Against Women Cell | 011-24673366 |
| Delhi Commission for Women | 011-23378044 |
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Jammu and Kashmir
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Srinagar Women’s Cell | 0194-2477548 |
| Jammu Women’s Cell | 0191-2546555 |
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Ladakh
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Police Control Room Leh | 01982-252018 |
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Lakshadweep
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Police Control Room | 100 |
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Puducherry
| Women Helpline | 181 |
| Women’s Cell | 0413-2339078 |
| Commission for Women | 0413-2203768 |
Basic Self-Defense Awareness Principles from the Power to Women Methodology
While nothing replaces comprehensive training, understanding these foundational principles can enhance your personal safety immediately. Effective self-defense operates across four distinct phases: Prevention through Awareness, Avoidance through Strategic Decisions, De-escalation through Communication, and Escape through Physical Response.
How Power to Women Methodology Differs
The Power to Women Corporate Self-Defense Workshop was created by merging Israeli Military Krav Maga with over 21 psychological skills. This addresses the full psychological spectrum of crime prevention and survival, focusing on how crime actually works. The program has earned a 4.9 rating on Google with hundreds of reviews from participants.
What to Do in Different Emergency Situations
In any immediate life-threatening emergency, dial 112. For other specific scenarios:
- Being Followed: Head toward a crowded place, call 100 or 112, and inform authorities of your location.
- Domestic Violence: Call the Women Helpline at 181 for distress intervention and legal aid.
- Cyber Harassment: Call the Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 and report online.
TEDx Talk: Specialist Franklin Joseph on Transforming Women’s Safety
Specialist Franklin Joseph’s approach to women’s safety has been featured on TEDx. In his talk, he challenges conventional thinking and presents evidence-based methodology for real-world threat scenarios. Watch the full presentation here: Specialist Franklin Joseph TEDx Talk.
How to Use This Resource Guide for International Women’s Day 2026
HR Professionals can share this as a digital resource for Women’s Day events. Individual women should save relevant helpline numbers in their phones and share this guide with family. Organizations can use these principles to recognize the need for comprehensive training that builds real survival capability.
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