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Govt Tests Cell Broadcast System Across India: Alerts Sent via Department of Telecommunications Network
India is developing its own alert system to protect its citizens in case of a natural disaster. This system is called 'Cell Broadcast Alert' and is currently being tested across India.
As part of its efforts to strengthen emergency communication systems, the NDMA was scheduled to conduct nationwide testing of the Cell Broadcast Alert system on Saturday, 2 May 2026, without any problem. Citizens in different areas received messages from their mobile phones.
Don't be alarmed if you get a beep in your phone or receive a message during the upcoming days. It is because the government is testing a new emergency warning system which broadcasts alerts through mobile phones in a selected area, and this will be evident to all ordinary users.
This initiative is headed by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, working with the National Disaster Management Authority. The alerting system uses a platform named SACHET, designed by C-DOT.
Unlike standard text messages, cell broadcast alerts are sent simultaneously to all mobile phones in a specific geographical area. This ensures faster and wider coverage without overloading telecom networks. This makes it even more effective during major emergencies, when phone lines and data networks are often congested.
