The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom R&D organization under the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, has been conferred the prestigious SKOCH Award 2025 for its innovative Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS). The award was presented during the 104th SKOCH Summit, held under the theme “Resourcing Viksit Bharat”.
The recognition highlights C-DOT’s contribution to strengthening India’s disaster preparedness and public safety ecosystem through indigenous, technology-driven solutions.
What is the Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS)?
C-DOT’s Cell Broadcast Solution is a life-saving disaster and emergency alerting platform designed to deliver real-time, geo-targeted alerts directly to mobile phones within affected areas through cellular networks.
The platform integrates multiple national agencies on a single unified system, including:
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) – Weather alerts
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Central Water Commission (CWC) – Flood warnings
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INCOIS – Tsunami and ocean event alerts
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Defence Geo-informatics Research Establishment (DGRE) – Landslide warnings
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Forest Survey of India (FSI) – Forest fire alerts
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State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs)
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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
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All mobile network operators
This integrated system enables end-to-end delivery of near real-time emergency information, helping minimize loss of life and property during disasters.
Indigenous, Automated and Multilingual Platform
The Cell Broadcast Solution stands out for being:
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Fully indigenous and cost-effective
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Fully automated end-to-end system
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Supports 21 Indian languages
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Enables multi-hazard, geo-targeted alerts
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Delivers alerts even without internet connectivity
This has significantly enhanced the country’s overall disaster risk reduction and management capabilities, especially for vulnerable and remote populations.
Aligned with Global Standards and National Vision
The initiative is aligned with major global and national frameworks, including:
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United Nations initiative: Early Warnings for All (#EW4All)
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International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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India’s national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
C-DOT’s achievement also places India among the select few countries globally with indigenous capability in this critical public safety technology.
CEO C-DOT Highlights Citizen-Centric Innovation
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, said that the award is a meaningful recognition of C-DOT’s mission to place technology at the service of citizens.
He noted that the Cell Broadcast Solution strengthens public safety by ensuring timely and geo-targeted dissemination of critical information, even to the remotest regions. The award, he said, reinforces C-DOT’s commitment to building resilient digital infrastructure and supporting India’s long-term vision of secure, inclusive, and reliable communication systems.
C-DOT’s Role in India’s Technology Ecosystem
C-DOT continues to play a strategic role in advancing India’s technological self-reliance. The organization is actively working on cutting-edge domains such as:
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5G and 6G technologies
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Quantum communications
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Artificial Intelligence
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Cybersecurity
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Indigenous telecom infrastructure
Its work directly supports flagship initiatives like Digital India and Make in India.
Conclusion: SKOCH award
The SKOCH Award 2025 for C-DOT’s Cell Broadcast Solution marks a significant milestone in India’s journey toward technology-driven governance and disaster resilience. By combining innovation, inclusivity, and indigenous capability, the platform demonstrates how public sector technology can deliver real, life-saving impact for citizens across the country.
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Source: PIB
