112 (India) – ERSS

112 is the all-in-one emergency telephone number in India for police, fire and ambulance services. ^{[1] [2]} It operates under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) of the Ministry of Home Affairs. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Access

Users can:

• Dial 112 from any phone (even without balance)
• Use the 112 India app. ^[6]
• Press the smartphone power button 3 times for SOS

See also

• 1930 (Indian Cybercrime Helpline)

References

1. Tech, India Today (2019-02-14). "Govt to launch single emergency number 112 to help you connect to all nearby helplines". India Today. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
2. "UP 112: One helpline for all emergencies". The Times of India. 2019-10-27. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-10-03.
3. "Pan-India Emergency Number '112' launched". www.pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
4. "Emergency Response Support System in India - 112.gov.in". 112.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
5. "Ministry of Home Affairs | Government of India". www.mha.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2025-05-03. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
6. "Download 112 Mobile App - 112.gov.in". 112.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-10-03.

External links

• Official ERSS / 112 Portal
• Ministry of Home Affairs – ERSS Page