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C-DOT Receives SKOCH Award 2025 for Cell Broadcast Solution
- 21 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has been conferred the SKOCH Award 2025 at the 104th SKOCH Summit for its Cell Broadcast Solution, recognising its contribution to public safety, disaster communication, and digital governance.
Key Points:
- SKOCH Award 2025: It was presented on January 19, 2026, during the 104th SKOCH Summit in New Delhi.
- Theme: The summit followed the theme "Resourcing Viksit Bharat" and recognized excellence in governance, technology, and public service.
- Cell Broadcast Solution:C-DOT's CBS is a unified, national disaster and emergency alerting platform with several advanced capabilities:
- Geo-Targeted Alerts: Delivers life-saving information to mobile phones within specific, high-risk geographical areas.
- Real-Time Multilingual Support: Disseminates alerts in 21 Indian languages, ensuring inclusive reach across diverse demographics.
- Network Resilience: Unlike standard SMS, cell broadcast messages reach all devices in a targeted location instantly, even during network congestion.
- Strategic Significance:The solution aligns with international standards, including the United Nations' "Early Warnings for All" initiative and the ITU’s Common Alerting Protocol (CAP).
- It is compatible with 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, ensuring broad coverage across different mobile network generations in India.
- Align with Atmanirbhar Bharat:It supports national security, public safety, and citizen-centric governance, aligning with Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
