Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 06 June 2025
In a big transfer to strengthen forest communication and catastrophe preparedness, Mr. A.Okay. Biswal, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), inaugurated the ‘Van Sanchar’ system within the presence of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha, IFS, PCCF (ANI).
The initiative marks the improve of the prevailing Very High Frequency (VHF) community to a High Frequency (HF) community, enabling seamless wi-fi connectivity between the Department of Environment and Forests and the distant Nicobar group of Islands.
Officials said that the superior communication system is anticipated to tremendously improve the safety community, cut back response occasions, and enhance forest administration operations throughout the Islands.
Moreover, the upgraded wi-fi system will even bolster catastrophe preparedness within the area, because the Forest Department’s communication community kinds an integral a part of the National Emergency Response System. With ongoing improvement actions within the Nicobar group of Islands, the brand new community is anticipated to play a pivotal position in making certain efficient coordination and swift motion throughout emergencies. (Story Based on PR)