Pankaj JainNew Delhi, Jan. 19 -- The Delhi government has introduced a single emergency number, 112, for all kinds of disasters and emergency situations under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 2.0.
With this initiative, citizens will no longer need to remember or dial multiple helpline numbers during crises, ensuring quicker and more coordinated assistance.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that at present, different emergency services operate through separate helpline numbers such as police (100), fire services (101), ambulance and health services (108), women's helpline (181), child helpline (1098), gas leakage (1906), electricity supply (19123), water supply (1916), Delhi Metro (155370) and disaster management ...