App Profile: SACHET

SACHET, is a disaster early warning platform envisioned by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to provide real-time geo-targeted alerts to citizens. Users can receive alerts for their current location or subscribe any state / district in India to receive alert notifications.

The SACHET mobile app provides warning from authorized Government sources and authorities to warn the public of a possible disaster situation. Furthermore, the app provides weather report and forecast from Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for day to day weather updates.

The app also provides various useful resources such as Dos & Don’ts, helpline numbers, alert effected area and satellite receiver connectivity feature. The app can be used in 12 Indian languages with translation and read out facility.