Govt Launches Nationwide Mobile Alert System to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness
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On Saturday, 2 May, India launched its national disaster alert system. Its particularity is based on the "cell broadcast": a technology that transmits a sound alert directly to telephones via radio waves, without going through the internet or SMS. Tested in real-life conditions, the device caused a sharp surprise across the country. The operation marked the minds.
On May 2nd, the Government of India conducted large-scale testing of the Cell Broadcast System across the country. However, this service did not reach all users. Those whose smartphones have the Cell Broadcast feature turned off, have outdated phones, or lack network compatibility may not have received this alert.
Govt launches nationwide mobile alert system to strengthen disaster preparedness
The government on Saturday launched a nationwide Cell Broadcast System (CBS), enabling near real-time, geo-targeted emergency alerts to mobile phones, in a move aimed at strengthening India's disaster response framework.
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Govt launches Cell Broadcast System to strengthen India’s emergency communication systems
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today launched the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) to strengthen India’s emergency communication systems and enhance public safety infrastructure. CBS is an indigenous technology developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) under the Department of Telecommunications, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority and the Ministry of Home Affairs. A nationwide test of the…
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