ndian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, selected for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025. This is in the Institutional Category. They are recognized for their excellent work in Disaster Management.
“Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
The Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has instituted an annual award. They call it the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar.This award recognizes and honours the invaluable contribution of individuals and organizations in India. It acknowledges their selfless service in the field of disaster management.”The government announces the award every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.”The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs. 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual.
INCOIS : India Enhances Disaster Management, Reduces Casualties
The country has significantly improved disaster management practices. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has guided these efforts.”Authorities have enhanced preparedness, mitigation, and response mechanisms.”
4o mini This improvement has resulted in a significant reduction in casualties during natural calamities.
“For the 2025 award, we began soliciting nominations from 1st July 2024. We gave the award scheme wide publicity through print, electronic, and social media. “As a result, institutions and individuals submitted 297 nominations.”
A summary of the outstanding work of the winner of 2025 Award in the field of Disaster Management:
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) established in 1999 in Hyderabad, Telangana. The INCOIS is integral to India’s disaster management strategy, specializing in early alerts for ocean-related hazards. It established the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC). This centre provides tsunami alerts within 10 minutes. It serves India and 28 Indian Ocean countries.
UNESCO has recognized it as a top Tsunami Service Provider, thanks to its robust support from a network of seismic stations. In addition, it employs tide gauges and other ocean sensors, which enhance its ability to provide high-wave, cyclone, and storm surge forecasts. These capabilities are crucial for safeguarding coastal areas and maritime operations. Furthermore, the INCOIS played a pivotal role during the 2013 Phailin and 2014 Hudhud cyclones. Its timely advisories led to evacuations, thereby reducing risks to coastal populations. Moreover, INCOIS has developed the Search and Rescue Aided Tool (SARAT), further strengthening its disaster response efforts.
This tool assists the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, and Coastal Security Police by helping to locate individuals or objects lost at sea. Furthermore, INCOIS has established the SynOPS visualization platform, which integrates real-time data to enhance response coordination during extreme events. As a result of its outstanding contributions, INCOIS received the Geospatial World Excellence in Maritime Services Award in 2024. Additionally, it was honored with the Disaster Risk Reduction Excellence Award in 2021.
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