Key Highlights
- Women face daily safety risks that often lead to restrictions
- Safety apps help women move confidently and securely
- Check out the top five must-have safety apps for women in India
These days, women’s safety is more serious than ever, especially in a country like India. From sexual assault to domestic abuse and robbery, the risks women face on a daily basis have imparted a deep sense of fear in many. Ultimately, this fear often leads to restrictive rules and time bounding which every woman has to comply with, whether they want to or not. Rather than empowering them, these things make women feel even more vulnerable and dependent. To combat these fears and allow them to move freely and confidently, we have curated a list of best apps that one must have in their devices. Here’s a look at the best five safety apps available for women in India.
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112 India
- Developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and C-DAC.
- Provides 24×7 emergency response services.
- Features include SOS alerts, voice calls, SMS, emails, web requests, and panic buttons.
- Automatically identifies the caller’s location.
- Services coordinated by Police, Fire, Medical, and Disaster Management teams.
- Centralized control room for all states and UTs.
bSafe – Never Walk Alone
- Designed by a mother after her daughter’s traumatic experience.
- Offers an SOS button that triggers audio and video recording.
- Includes voice activation for the SOS alarm.
- Allows live streaming for guardians to monitor real-time situations.
- Features a ‘follow me’ function for live tracking by friends and family.
- To escape uncomfortable situations, provides a ‘fake call’ option.
- Timer alarms allow users to set a defined tracking period.
My Safetipin – Safety Companion
- Uses data mapping to enhance women’s security in public spaces.
- Evaluates areas based on nine safety parameters, including lighting and public transport.
- Alerts loved ones if the user chooses an unsafe route.
- Helps find the safest path and notifies family if entering a low safety score area.
- Provides information on nearby hospitals, stores, and amenities.
Himmat Plus
- Developed by the Delhi Police for women’s safety.
- Send emergency alerts to the police and pre-configured contacts.
- The app captures audio and video footage during an emergency.
- Provides real-time location tracking to the nearest police station.
- Users can trigger a distress call by pressing a button or shaking the phone.
- Also features a ‘Safety Tips’ section to educate women on staying safe in various situations.
Raksha – Women Safety Alert
- One-tap emergency app for immediate help.
- Sends your location to pre-configured contacts via SMS.
- Alerts can be sent even when the phone is locked.
- Supports loud alarms to draw attention.
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Conclusion
In order to improve women’s safety and confidence, these apps can serve as a powerful tool. With the help of technology, women in India can now navigate their world with greater assurance and safety.
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