INCOIS Honored with Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) in Hyderabad has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025 in the Institutional Category, recognizing its exceptional contributions to disaster management.

Award Overview

Established by the Government of India, the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding work in disaster management. The award is announced annually on January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and includes a cash prize and certificate.

INCOIS’s Contributions

Founded in 1999, INCOIS plays a pivotal role in India’s disaster management strategy, focusing on early warnings for ocean-related hazards. Key initiatives include:

Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC): Provides tsunami alerts within 10 minutes, serving India and 28 Indian Ocean countries.

High-Wave, Cyclone, and Storm Surge Forecasts: Offers forecasts to protect coastal areas and maritime operations.

Assistance During Cyclones: Provided advisories during the 2013 Phailin and 2014 Hudhud cyclones, facilitating timely evacuations and reducing risks to coastal populations.

Search and Rescue Aided Tool (SARAT): Developed to assist the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, and Coastal Security Police in locating individuals or objects lost at sea.

SynOPS Visualization Platform: Integrates real-time data to enhance response coordination during extreme events.

Recognition and Awards

INCOIS’s dedication has been acknowledged with:

Geospatial World Excellence in Maritime Services Award (2024): Recognized for excellence in maritime services.

Disaster Risk Reduction Excellence Award (2021): Honored for outstanding contributions to disaster risk reduction.

Subhash Chandra Bose – Key Points

Birth and Early Life: Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha. Known for his nationalist zeal and leadership.

Education: Studied at Presidency College and Scottish Church College in Kolkata; later passed the ICS exam in England but resigned to join India’s freedom struggle.

Role in Freedom Struggle: A prominent leader of the Indian National Congress; later formed the Forward Bloc in 1939 due to ideological differences.

Azad Hind Fauj (INA): Founded the Indian National Army (INA) to fight against British rule; famously motivated soldiers with the slogan “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom.”

Allied Axis Connections: Collaborated with Axis Powers (Germany, Japan) during World War II to seek India’s independence.

Disappearance: Allegedly died in a plane crash on August 18, 1945, in Taiwan, though his death remains a subject of controversy.

Legacy: Revered as Netaji, his birth anniversary is celebrated as Parakram Diwas to honor his indomitable spirit and dedication to India’s freedom.

Summary of the news

Key Point	Details
Why in News	INCOIS, Hyderabad, won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025 for disaster management.
Award	Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar includes a cash prize and certificate; announced annually on January 23.
Award Category	Institutional Category.
Award Year	2025
INCOIS Headquarters	Hyderabad, Telangana
Established Year	1999
Key Contributions by INCOIS	– Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC): Alerts within 10 minutes.
	– High-wave, cyclone, and storm surge forecasts.
	– Search and Rescue Aided Tool (SARAT): Locates individuals/objects lost at sea.
	– SynOPS Platform: Real-time data integration for disaster response.
Associated Cyclones Supported	Phailin (2013) and Hudhud (2014).
Recognitions for INCOIS	Geospatial World Excellence in Maritime Services Award (2024), Disaster Risk Reduction Award (2021).
Capital of Telangana	Hyderabad
Chief Minister of Telangana	Revanth Reddy
Governor of Telangana	Jishnu Dev Varma