Draft:Disha SOS APP
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The Disha SOS App.[1][2][3] is a mobile application released by the State Police of Andhra Pradesh , India, with the objective of ensuring the safety and security of women and children in emergency situations. It was launched in February 2020. It was developed by Sauthrika Technologies[4][5] in collaboration with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh.
History[edit]
The Disha SOS App[6] was conceptualized by the Andhra Pradesh State Police in collaboration with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh. It was launched by the Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy[7], in February 2020 and developed by Sauthrika Technologies[8] which is an IT company located in Hyderabad, Telangana and Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Features[edit]
Disha app provides users with information like the locations nearby police stations[9], phone numbers of police, helplines and official contacts. It also contains a tracking safety feature that can be used in emergency situations.
Quick SOS Button:
The app features a SOS button that, when activated, sends the user's location, along with a ten-second audio and video recording, to both the Disha Command Control Room and an alert to victim's designated emergency contacts.
Location Tracking:
The app utilizes GPS technology to share the user's real-time location.
Emergency Contacts:
The app allows users to pre-register trusted emergency contacts who are notified automatically when the SOS button is pressed.
Impact[edit]
Since the launch of Disha app, it has garnered approximately 1.35 crore downloads, with 1.10 crore registered users. The app has received around 9.84 lakh SOS alerts[10]
References[edit]
- ^ India, The Hans (2022-03-09). "Disha app ranks 1st in country: DGP KV Rajendranath Reddy". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Srinivas, Rajulapudi (2021-08-08). "How Andhra Police's Disha app is helping women". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Jahnavi (2021-06-30). "AP's Disha app got 1300 SOS calls in 16 months, most domestic violence victims". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Sauthrika Technologies Private Limited Information - Sauthrika Technologies Private Limited Company Profile, Sauthrika Technologies Private Limited News on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Disha SOS – Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Quick response, trained responders: safety app a hit". The Indian Express. 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ archive, From our online (2020-02-07). "Andhra CM Jagan to launch Disha mobile app tomorrow". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Disha SOS - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Disha SOS - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Samaritan, Sampat G. (2022-12-08). "People want Disha App publicised more for women’s safety". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.