SARAT Version 2 | 08 Feb 2025

Source: PIB

The Ministry of Earth Sciences launched SARAT (Search and Rescue Aid Tool) Version 2 to enhance search-and-rescue efficiency in the Indian Ocean.

Key Enhancements: More accurate search areas, enhanced data visualization, and future upgrades (e.g., surface current and wind prediction accuracy).
About SARAT: It is a satellite-based distress alert system aiding vessels, aircraft, and individuals in remote or high-risk areas at sea.
- Developed by: ESSO-INCOIS under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) as part of the Make in India initiative.
- Key Features:
  - Customizable Tracking: Tracks 60 object types, including people, rafts, boats, and aircraft.
  - Accurate Predictions: Forecasts search areas up to 10 days using wind, currents, and drifting buoys.
  - User-Friendly Interface: Interactive maps, SMS/email alerts, and local language support for fishermen.
INCOIS, a top tsunami service provider recognized by UNESCO, specializes in ocean disaster management and early warnings.
- INCOIS won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2025 (Institutional Category) for excellence in disaster management.