Why is it in the news?
India to establish ₹300 crore Regional Service Centre in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Upgrade to detect both seismic and non-seismic tsunamis.
Category: Geography
Important Points:
● Regional Service Centre to be set up at Vijaynagar, Swaraj Dweep
● Will provide services to Indian Ocean countries including Sri Lanka
● Current system mainly detects earthquake-triggered tsunamis
● Nearly one-fifth global tsunamis caused by non-seismic events
● Project includes laying 270 km sub-sea cables
● Enhances speed and accuracy of warning
● Led by INCOIS
● Operates Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC)