Marking a significant development for Android users across the country, Google has finally activated the Android Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India. At present, Uttar Pradesh is the only state where the service is fully operational, as the state’s emergency calling infrastructure has been integrated with ELS. Indian citizens are directed to dial 112 from their mobile phones to access emergency services. The service can identify a caller’s location with an accuracy of up to 50 metres.
Built into Google’s Android operating system, ELS automatically shares a caller’s location with emergency services when they dial an emergency number such as 112. The idea is simple: in a crisis, every second matters, and knowing exactly where help is needed can save lives.
The service uses signals from GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks to pinpoint a caller’s location, often with an accuracy of up to 50 metres. It can also share additional helpful details, such as the device language, giving emergency responders better context when they receive a call.
Uttar Pradesh is the first Indian state to fully operationalise this feature. The system has been integrated by Uttar Pradesh Police and implemented with the help of Pert Telecom Solutions. ELS now supports the state’s 112 emergency response system, which handles millions of calls and SMS messages every day
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