An initiative of the
Bangalore City Police to attend to the problems of children was established in the
premises of the office of the Commissioner of Police on 30th December 1997. This is a
helpline for children with a toll free telephone No.1091.
The primary objective of the Makkala Sahaya Vani is to respond to the
immediate needs of any child in crisis. The other objectives are providing shelter,
medical care, legal aid, counselling and protecting children and helping them to realise
their rights
Makkala Sahaya Vani has received active support from various
organisations, individuals, corporate sectors, institutions and community groups. Makkala
Sahaya Vani has received 36,816 calls of various types since the time of its inception
till 30th October 1999.
MSV is manned by trained women police constables and volunteers.
In addition to the activity of helping children Makkala Sahaya Vani in
collaboration with the UNICEF has organised several training courses to officers and men
of the City police to sensitize them to the rights and problems of children.
Bangalore City Police has the unique distinction of being the first force
in the country to have established an exclusive helpine for children.
Makkala
Sahaya Vani responds to calls ranging from :- |
