Panaji, 15 July 2026: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has operationalised its dedicated helpline to provide prompt assistance to homeless, destitute persons and persons found begging within the jurisdiction of the Corporation.
Citizens may now report such cases by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +91 9403687460.
Upon receipt of information, the designated response team of the Corporation of the City of Panaji, in coordination with representatives of El Shaddai Charitable Trust and the concerned departments, will immediately report to the location and facilitate the rescue and transportation of homeless, destitute persons and persons found begging to designated shelter homes for care and rehabilitation.
The initiative is being implemented under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Corporation of the City of Panaji and El Shaddai Charitable Trust as part of the Corporation’s commitment to ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive timely assistance in a humane and dignified manner.
In cases involving minor children, members of the public are requested to contact the 1098 Child Helpline. These children will be produced before the Child Welfare Committee and dealt with in accordance with the prescribed child protection procedures.
The Corporation has directed that all rescue and rehabilitation efforts under this initiative be carried out with compassion, dignity and respect for every individual.
The Corporation of the City of Panaji urges all residents to actively support this initiative by reporting homeless, destitute persons and persons found begging who may require assistance. Timely information from the public will help ensure that those in need receive access to shelter, care and rehabilitation at the earliest.
