Suraksha Setu

Description

• Core Problem Unequal Access: Emergency services are available easily in large cities, but people put at risk due to natural disasters, remote workers, commercial drivers, hikers, fishermen and over 450 million people in tier-2 and tier-3 regions do not receive adequate service.
o Critical Risk: injury or loss of life due calamities and accidents, seizures, heart attacks, often lead to fatalities due to delays in response when networks fail.
o Solution Satellite Connectivity Layer: When users encounter emergencies beyond cell coverage, they can send SOS signals that connect via satellite.
• Instant SOS Alerts: Users can send alerts manually or through health sensors, each providing GPS location data for quick response.
o Disaster Readiness: During floods, earthquakes, or cyclones, Suraksha Setu keeps communication lines open for rescue coordination.
o Affordable Access: External dongles or adapters may be needed, but these are designed to be low-cost and widely available.
o Integrated Response Network: Alerts go through cooperatives, fleet operators, and government programs, forming a scalable safety net.
• Implementation Strategy:
o Pilot (0–6 months): Test with high-risk groups in tier-2 and tier-3 regions.
o Tech Access (6–12 months): Launch apps and subsidized dongles or adapters.
o Partnerships (12–18 months): Establish response channels with cooperatives and government programs.
o Scale-Up (18–36 months): Expand city by city, providing access nationwide.
• Impact Lives Saved: Faster SOS response lowers fatalities in underserved and disaster-stricken areas.
o Coverage Expanded: Emergency communication reaches over 450 million people outside cell networks.
o Social Equity: Safety becomes a right for everyone, not just a privilege for those in urban areas