Know your rights

First-stop channels by problem type

For each problem type, here are the official channels we recommend trying first.

Problem typeTry these first
Civic & infrastructure Local municipal helpline / GHMC or panchayat office
Corruption & government services Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), or the concerned department
Political fraud Election Commission of India / District Election Officer
Consumer fraud National Consumer Helpline (1915) or district consumer forum
Labour & wages Labour Department, or MGNREGS grievance cell for NREGS work
Education & schools Education Department, or the institution's grievance cell
Healthcare & medicine District Medical & Health Office
Environment & pollution Telangana State Pollution Control Board
Women's safety Police (112) or Women Helpline (181) — call, don't wait
Child safety Childline (1098) — call immediately
Human trafficking Police (112) or Childline (1098) — call immediately
Threatening & intimidation Police (112) — call, don't wait
Bureaucratic fraud Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), or the concerned department's grievance cell
Corporate cheating District Consumer Forum, or the Registrar of Companies for corporate fraud
Cyber fraud Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) — call within the first hour if possible
Drugs & narcotics Narcotics Helpline (1933) or police — do not confront anyone yourself

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if a government employee asks for a bribe?

Do not pay it. Note the date, time, place, and the amount demanded. You can complain to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), or file a report here.

What should I do if someone is stalking me?

Call 100/112 immediately. Preserve evidence — dates, screenshots, messages. You can also call the Women Helpline at 181.

What should I do if I find a child working in a shop?

Call Childline at 1098. They have a team trained to respond quickly to child labour cases.

What should I do if I suspect drug selling near a school?

Do not confront the person yourself. Report it to the Narcotics Helpline at 1933 or the police.

What should I do if my UPI account was defrauded?

Call 1930 immediately. The first hour matters — the chance of recovering the money drops quickly with time.

What should I do if my employer isn't paying my wages?

Keep a written record of days worked, hours, and amount owed. You can complain to the Labour Department or file a report here.

How we protect your privacy

We do not require your name or email to file a report. You can remain fully anonymous.