What is India’s new Cell Broadcast System? Everything you need to know
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Why in news
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Cell Broadcast Alert System to deliver emergency and natural disaster alerts to mobile phones.
Background
The system was developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). It utilizes indigenous technology based on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and was tested on April 29th.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TCell Broadcast Alert System: utilizes indigenous technology for emergency alerts
- S&TCommon Alerting Protocol (CAP): the underlying standard for the system
- BodyDepartment of Telecommunications (DoT): primary body for system development
- BodyNational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): collaborating body for disaster alerts
- FactSystem testing date: April 29th
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of indigenous communication technologies like the Cell Broadcast System can enhance India's disaster resilience and public safety.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Interoperability: Ensuring seamless alert transmission across diverse mobile networks and hardware
- Public Awareness: Addressing the challenge of user-end alert settings and information literacy
- Data Integrity: Preventing unauthorized access or spoofing of emergency broadcasts via CAP
Keywords: Disaster Resilience · Indigenous Technology · Public Safety Infrastructure · Common Alerting Protocol · Real-time Communication
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