New Delhi, May 2 -- The government on Saturday launched a nationwide Cell Broadcast System (CBS), enabling near real-time, geo-targeted emergency alerts to mobile phones, in a move aimed at strengthening India's disaster response framework.

The system, inaugurated by Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, marks a shift in India's approach to disaster management, with authorities highlighting its ability to deliver instant alerts without delays or network congestion.

"The launch of the Cell Broadcast System marks a transformative step in India's disaster management framework, reflecting our shift from a reactive to a proactive approach in safeguarding citizens," Scindia said at the launch event.

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