HomeBhopalGoodbye Dial 100, Hello 112 : MP To Shift To A Pan India Emergency Number From Aug 15 Onwards Goodbye Dial 100, Hello 112 : MP To Shift To A Pan India Emergency Number From Aug 15 Onwards Statewide emergency service to bring faster response with tech-enabled 1200 vehicles across state Staff ReporterUpdated: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:39 PM IST Goodbye Dial 100, Hello 112 : MP To Shift To A Pan India Emergency Number From Aug 15 Onwards | FP Photo Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Starting this Independence Day-August 15- the state’s Dial-100 emergency response service will be rebranded as Dial-112 in Madhya Pradesh. The move aligns the state with the national Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), a Pan-India initiative that designates ‘112’ as the single emergency helpline number for the citizens. Madhya Pradesh was among the first 16 states to implement the ERSS in February 2019. The Dial-112 service is part of a Government of India initiative funded under the Nirbhaya Scheme, aimed at enhancing the safety of women and children. My Appointment Became Worthwhile With Dial-100 Revamp: DGP Makwana; Launches ‘Nashe Se Doori Hai... The upcoming transition to Dial-112 will also see a change in service operators in Madhya Pradesh. Previously managed by BVG, the emergency response service will now be handled by GVK, a firm that earlier managed ambulance services in the state. Ganeshotsav 2025: Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal Asked To Disclose Safety Clearances For 50-Foot Pandal Panvel Municipal Corporation Declares Holiday For All Schools And Colleges On July 15 Amid IMD Red Alert For Heavy Rainfall Uttarakhand Tragedy: 8 Dead, 6 Injured After Vehicle Plunges Into 150-Meter Deep Gorge In Pithoragarh; PM Modi Announces Ex-gratia Of ₹2 lakh Navi Mumbai News: NMMC Announces 18-Hour Water Supply Disruption On July 18–19 Due To Morbe Pipeline Connection Work; Check Affected Areas Under the terms of the contract, the GVK will handle the operation of Dial 112 for five years and about 1200 new vehicles will be deployed as first response vehicles (FRVs) across the state. Apart from GPS and radio (wireless) equipment, these vehicles will be equipped with advanced navigation systems to trace complainants’ locations and guide Dial 112 team to the spot quickly. 55 % callers were women: ADG Shami ADG Communications Sanjeev Shami said that nearly 55% of the callers on Dial-100 were women. Most complaints were related to domestic violence, eve-teasing, and crimes against women, said the officer, adding that Dial-100 response teams reached women at their doorsteps and provided timely help. Over the past year, the service helped save the lives of 15,000 road accident victims by ensuring their timely transportation to hospitals. Follow us on RECENT STORIES Goodbye Dial 100, Hello 112 : MP To Shift To A Pan India Emergency Number From Aug 15 Onwards After Dubai, CM Mohan Yadav Goes To Spain To Attract Investment Bhopal: PWD To Replace Damaged Portion Of Asphalt Roads With Cement Roads My Appointment Became Worthwhile With Dial-100 Revamp: DGP Makwana; Launches ‘Nashe Se Doori Hai... Director Set To Exit, AIIMS Bhopal Doctors May Follow Suit