India (IN)
India is the world's most populous nation and a fast-rising global power — a vibrant federal republic of extraordinary cultural, linguistic, and geographic diversity.
Capital: New Delhi
Region: Asia
Language: Hindi
Currency: INR (₹)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 24)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
100
Fire Brigade
101
Ambulance
108
Poison Control
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Poison Control: +91-11-26593677. National Poison Information Centre: 1800-116-117
Mental Health
iCall: 9152987821 (Mon–Sat 8am–10pm). Vandrevala Foundation: 1860-2662-345 (24/7, free). NIMHANS Helpline: 080-46110007
Domestic Violence
National Women Helpline: 181. Police emergency for violence: 112. One Stop Centre (Sakhi): 181
Child Protection
Childline: 1098 (24/7, free, for children in distress)
Road Assistance
National Highways Authority of India helpline: 1033. Many car insurers provide 24/7 roadside assistance — check your policy.
How to call emergency services in India
Dial 112 for all emergencies — works from any mobile without a SIM, free. India's 112 Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) connects police, fire, and ambulance. State your location precisely (landmark + area name helps). Language: English and Hindi both understood in major cities; regional language operators available.