Sachet app

Current Context: The Sachet mobile application, launched by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), enhances disaster preparedness in India. Mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address, it provides real-time, geo-tagged alerts for various disasters.

Key Features

• Alerts: Real-time notifications on disasters like floods, cyclones, and tsunamis, based on user location.
• Technology: Uses Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) for timely updates.
• Weather Updates: Daily forecasts from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
• Satellite Connectivity: Ensures communication during extreme emergencies.
• Languages: Supports 12 Indian languages for broader accessibility.
• Platforms: Available on Android and iOS.

International Aid

• Operation Brahma: India’s response to the Myanmar earthquake, providing rescue, relief, and humanitarian aid.

Individual Alertness

PM Modi emphasized the importance of individual alertness in disaster management, encouraging citizens to use the Sachet app for safety.