Guwahati, 29 June (HS): Guwahati hosted the Proof of Concept (PoC) trials of India's Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) network on Monday to strengthen mission-critical communication systems for emergency response and disaster management.

The trials were chaired by Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh and attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Assam Police, the Department of Telecommunications, CRPF and other Central Armed Police Forces. The exercise assessed the network's operational readiness, interoperability and effectiveness in ensuring seamless communication during emergencies.

A Dispatcher Console was established at the Office of the Additional Director General of Police, Fire and Emergency Services, while training sessions were conducted and MCC handheld devices were distributed to police, fire services, NDRF, SDRF and other response agencies. Airtel supported the network during the trials. Officials said the BBPPDR project aims to build a nationwide integrated broadband communication system to enhance coordination among first responders and improve disaster preparedness.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash