What Is SACHET App, Which PM Modi Mentioned In 'Mann Ki Baat'

Users can receive alerts for their current location or subscribe to any state/district in India to receive alert notifications.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the SACHET mobile app during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday.

Source : PTI

SACHET APP: Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the SACHET mobile app during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday. The app 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 to any state/district in India to receive alert notifications.

The SACHET mobile app provides warnings from authorised government sources and authorities to warn the public of a possible disaster situation. Furthermore, the app provides weather reports and forecasts from the 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 affected area and satellite receiver connectivity feature. The app can be used in 12 Indian languages with translation and read-out facility.

During his monthly address, PM Modi said, "You can now get help in this alertness from a special APP on your mobile. This APP can save you from getting trapped in any natural disaster."

"Be it flood, cyclone, landslide, tsunami, forest fire, avalanche, storm, hurricane or lightning, ‘Sachet APP’ tries to keep you informed and protected in every way. Through this APP, you can receive updates related to the weather department. The special thing is that ‘Sachet APP’ also provides a lot of information in regional languages. You too should take advantage of this APP and share your experiences with us," PM Modi added.