Centre to launch national helpline for SCs/STs on December 13

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will be launching a National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) on Dec 13 in order to prevent atrocities against members of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). The NHAA will be available on toll-free number 14566 in Hindi, English and regional languages, along with a mobile application and a web-based self-service portal.