by AIP Online Bureau | May 2, 2026 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Risk Management, Technology
Jyotiraditya Scindia,Union Minister of Communications Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS) is a telecom-enabled public warning system that enables authorities to broadcast simultaneous, geo-targeted alerts to mobile devices within a defined area. Integrated with the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 30, 2026 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Technology
The system has been extensively utilized by disaster management authorities, enabling the dissemination of over 134 billion SMS alerts, till date, in more than 19 Indian languages during natural disasters, weather warnings, and cyclonic events.To further strengthen...
by AIP Online Bureau | Oct 7, 2025 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Reinsurance
The National Disaster Management Authority, the finance ministry and GIC Re and other top reinsurers and insurers are exploring coverage options and funding mechanisms, the official added. MUMBAI: India’s government has begun early-stage talks with local...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 5, 2025 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy
SC was responding to a plea alleging illegal felling of trees as a key reason for such disasters. New Delhi: Taking note of the unprecedented landslides and floods in states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 1, 2025 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Risk Management, Technology
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the NDMA, Government of India, has been actively enhancing mobile-enabled disaster communication systems across the country to provide timely information to citizens New...