Proposed Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief System
Ministry of Home Affairs · Security · Posted 23 OCT 2026 8:53PM
What happened
The Ministry of Home Affairs is seeking public opinion and stakeholder inputs on the network architecture design for the proposed Pan India Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BB-PPDR) System.
Why it matters for UPSC
This initiative is important for UPSC civil services preparation under internal security and disaster management, highlighting the modernization of communication infrastructure for police, armed forces, and disaster response agencies.
Key objectives
- Implement a Pan India dedicated Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BB-PPDR) Network to provide mission critical push-to-talk, data, and video capabilities.
- Solicit stakeholder inputs and public opinion on design options, technology adoption, merits and de-merits, cost efficiency, and suitability to Indian conditions.
- Invite comments on the Concept Note by 5th November 2026.