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India Launches Indigenous Cell Broadcast System for Real Time Disaster Alerts to Every Mobile Across States
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Published on 3 May 2026
Alerts bypass congestion and hit every device in range
India has launched an indigenous Cell Broadcast System that sends real-time, geo-targeted disaster warnings directly to mobile phones nationwide. Inaugurated in New Delhi by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia under Amit Shah’s guidance, it is built by C-DOT with NDMA and the Home Ministry. Operating across all 36 states and UTs, it uses CAP and works on 2G to 5G to reach people even during network congestion.
- New CBS sends near real-time geo-targeted alerts to mobiles in defined areas
- Built with CAP and aligned to UN early warning goals for faster, standardized communication
- Works across 2G to 5G networks, including roaming, and supports multilingual messages
- Tested in multiple states and showcased internationally to prove disaster readiness
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