Android's Emergency Location Service Launches in India, Starting with UP
Google has officially launched its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India, approximately nine years after its global debut. The critical safety feature, which automatically shares precise location with emergency services, is initially operational in Uttar Pradesh through the 112 helpline.
- Android ELS now live in India, first activated in Uttar Pradesh.
- ELS provides accurate caller location within 50 meters to emergency services.
- The service activates automatically on 112 calls or SMS, no app required.
- Location data is sent directly to emergency responders, ensuring user privacy.
- Pilot program in UP handled over 20 million calls, proving reliability.
- ELS globally launched in 2016, now available in over 60 countries.
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