India Launches Cell Broadcast Alert System

On 2nd May 2026, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Cell Broadcast Alert System with support from National Disaster Management Authority.

It is designed to deliver real-time disaster, emergency and public safety alerts directly to citizens’ mobile phones.
A nationwide test was conducted, during which users received emergency alert messages with a beep sound.
The system enables rapid dissemination of warnings during natural disasters, severe weather events and other emergencies.
Alerts are transmitted via the indigenous ‘SACHET’ platform developed by Centre for Development of Telematics.
It is based on the Common Alerting Protocol recommended by the International Telecommunication Union.
The system can send alerts for events such as tsunamis, earthquakes, lightning strikes and man-made hazards like gas leaks.
Alerts are delivered with loud alarm tones and flashing messages to ensure visibility and immediate attention.
Once fully operational, the system will deliver multilingual alerts across all mobile handsets nationwide.