NITK offers alternative to mobile network in coastal Karnataka for use in emergency
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Why in news
NITK Surathkal established an emergency communication network using HAM radio across coastal Karnataka to provide a reliable alternative to mobile networks during disasters.
Background
The project is funded by the 'Enabling Multi-disciplinary and Broader Radio Applications for Community Empowerment (EMBRACE)' CSR initiative. It includes a central campus facility, five HAM radio nodal centers in schools and colleges, and mobile units for last-mile communication.
Facts for Prelims
- S&THAM radio: High-frequency amateur radio used for emergency communication when mobile networks fail.
- BodyNITK Surathkal: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, located in coastal Karnataka.
- FactThe project includes five HAM radio nodal centers established in schools and colleges.
- PostEMBRACE: A CSR initiative focused on multi-disciplinary and broader radio applications for community empowerment.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of amateur radio networks as a resilient infrastructure for disaster management in geographically isolated or coastal regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure resilience: Overcoming mobile network outages in disaster-prone coastal zones
- Community empowerment: Leveraging amateur radio for last-mile communication and local emergency response
- Gender inclusivity: Addressing gender disparity in technical communication fields through targeted training
Keywords: Resilient Infrastructure · Disaster Management · Last-mile Connectivity · Amateur Radio · Community Empowerment
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