C-DOT Receives SKOCH Award 2025 for Cell Broadcast Solution | 21 Jan 2026

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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.