Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Cell Broadcast Alert System, introduced in India for real-time disaster warnings, is powered by an indigenous technology known as SACHET. This system has been developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and plays a crucial role in enhancing disaster preparedness and response. It enables authorities to send immediate alerts to citizens’ mobile phones without requiring any prior subscription or user action. The alerts include loud alarm tones and flashing messages, ensuring high visibility. SACHET supports multiple regional languages and is designed to cover a wide range of emergencies, including natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as man-made threats.