INCOIS from Hyderabad Receives Disaster Management Award 2025
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Synopsis
The INCOIS from Hyderabad has been awarded the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025 for its outstanding contributions in disaster management and timely cyclone advisories, leading to successful evacuations.
Key Takeaways
- INCOIS recognized for disaster management excellence.
- Award includes cash prize of Rs 51 lakh.
- Timely cyclone advisories led to successful evacuations.
- Established Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre.
- Developed Search and Rescue Aided Tool (SARAT).
New Delhi, Jan 23 (NationPress) The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), located in Hyderabad, has been honored with the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025 in the Institutional Category due to its exemplary contributions to disaster management, particularly through cyclone advisories that facilitated timely evacuations, as stated on Thursday.
This prestigious award includes a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh and a certificate for institutions, while individuals receive Rs 5 lakh and a certificate. A total of 297 nominations were submitted for the 2025 award from both institutions and individuals.
This annual award, established by the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to recognize and honor the significant contributions and selfless efforts made by individuals and organizations in the realm of disaster management, as per the statement.
The recognition is announced each year on January 23, which marks the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has consistently emphasized the importance of enhancing disaster management practices, preparedness, mitigation, and response strategies, which have led to a considerable reduction in casualties during natural disasters.
Nominations for the 2025 award were accepted starting from July 1, 2024. The award scheme was widely promoted through print, electronic, and social media platforms.
Founded in 1999, INCOIS plays a crucial role in the country's disaster management framework, focusing on early warnings for oceanic hazards.
It established the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC), which provides tsunami alerts within 10 minutes, benefiting India and 28 countries in the Indian Ocean region.
UNESCO has acknowledged the Institute as a leading Tsunami Service Provider.
With support from a network of seismic stations, tide gauges, and various ocean sensors, INCOIS also offers forecasts for high waves, cyclones, and storm surges, thus aiding in the protection of coastal areas and maritime activities.
During the cyclones Phailin in 2013 and Hudhud in 2014, INCOIS provided advisories that resulted in timely evacuations and minimized risks for coastal communities.
Additionally, the Institute developed the Search and Rescue Aided Tool (SARAT) to assist the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, and Coastal Security Police in locating missing individuals or objects at sea.
INCOIS has also launched the SynOPS visualization platform, which integrates real-time data to enhance response coordination during critical events. The Institute received the Geospatial World Excellence in Maritime Services Award in 2024 and the Disaster Risk Reduction Excellence Award in 2021.
