New Delhi, India – The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a pioneering Telecom R&D center under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, is delighted to announce that its innovative project, “Mobile-enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting,” has been selected as a finalist for the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2024.
The WSIS Prizes recognize exemplary projects that harness the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) to accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals. C-DOT’s groundbreaking project has been nominated in the category of “Benefits in all aspects of life – E-environment,” competing against over 1000 global entries.
The “Mobile-enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting” system, developed indigenously by C-DOT, is a state-of-the-art solution designed to deliver critical life-saving emergency information instantly to mobile phones via cellular telecom networks in broadcast mode. This innovative system ensures the immediate dissemination of crucial alerts during emergencies such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and other disasters, where prompt attention can make a life-saving difference.
Moreover, this versatile solution extends its utility beyond disaster management to various sectors including government directives, law and order, defense strategies, industrial operations, and advertising. Its ability to deliver timely alerts and notifications directly to mobile handsets with distinct tones and pop-up notifications enhances its effectiveness in grabbing users’ attention during critical situations.
The nomination of C-DOT’s project for the WSIS Prizes 2024 underscores its significant impact in mitigating the adverse effects of disasters and contributing to societal resilience. With its potential to save lives and bolster disaster response mechanisms, C-DOT’s project exemplifies India’s commitment to leveraging indigenous technological solutions for global welfare.
The voting phase for the WSIS Prizes 2024 is currently underway, and C-DOT invites all stakeholders and supporters to cast their votes in favor of the “Mobile-enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting” project. Your vote can propel this impactful initiative to the next round and help amplify its positive impact on communities worldwide.
To cast your vote and support C-DOT’s project, please visit the voting website at: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/stocktaking/Prizes/2024 before March 31, 2024. For further information and updates, please visit C-DOT’s official website.
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