Amid the need for an hour for women safety in India, the government has launched various initiatives under the ‘Nirbhaya Safe City’ project, including the emergency call boxes for women. 

Through this call box, any individual in need can directly connect with the police control room in a two-way communication.

Currently, over 300 emergency call boxes have been installed in Ahmedabad, yielding positive results, with around 100 calls being received daily.

Emergency call boxes have been installed in various areas including Gujarat University, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Navrangpura, Satellite, Prahlad Nagar, and SG Highway. 

The special feature of this system is that if someone needs immediate police assistance, pressing the button on the call box notifies the police control room and the nearest PCR (Police Control Room) van. 

Within a few minutes, the police staff can reach the location. These call boxes also come with video call functionality, allowing the caller’s information to be transmitted as well.

According to the police, while the project primarily focuses on women’s safety, it is also beneficial for senior citizens and the general public.

The police control room is currently receiving about 100 calls daily. This project is operational not only in Ahmedabad but also in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Lucknow.