KOHIMA, June 24 � The Nagaland Voluntary Health Association (NVHA), today launched Childline for Kohima district during a formal function here.
Childline 1098 is a national 24-hour free phone emergency outreach service for children in need of care and protection linking them to services for long term care and rehabilitation.
Any child or concerned adult on behalf of the child can dial 1098 to access emergency assistance. It functions under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It is operational in 330 cities/districts in India. � PTI