Uttar Pradesh: Child Helpline Resolves 18,123 Missing-Child Cases In 7 Months, Over 20,500 Cases Reported
Lucknow, September 5, 2026: The impact of Yogi Government’s sensitivity towards the safety, protection and secure future of children is clearly reflected in the figures of the Child Helpline. In 7 months, around 20,500 cases related to missing children were reported on the Child Helpline (1098), of which 18,123 cases have been successfully resolved. The state’s child protection mechanism is…
Lucknow, September 5, 2026 - The Uttar Pradesh government's commitment to child safety and protection is evident from the statistics of the Child Helpline, according to a report. Over a period of seven months, from January 1 to August 1, 2026, a total of 58,293 cases related to children were registered on the Child Helpline (1098).
Out of these, 50,589 cases were successfully resolved, with a significant majority of 18,123 cases involving missing children. The remaining cases included 9,146 instances where children were found, with 8,419 cases resolved. The data underscores the government's proactive approach in tracing and ensuring the safe return of missing children to their families.
The Child Helpline has been instrumental in bridging the gap between distressed children and the necessary support systems, highlighting the importance of such helplines in maintaining child welfare.
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