With reference to the water management system in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements: 1. The system regulates a total of 480 water sources in the reserve. 2. The system is designed to regulate 400 artificial and 80 natural water sources. 3. The technology uses sensors to automatically regulate water pumps to conserve groundwater. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

TATR launches first-of-its-kind sensor system to regulate 480 water sources in Maharashtra

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims· 22 October 2026

IoT and sensor-based technology for water management and biodiversity conservation: a GS3 Science & Technology case study.

Why in news

The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) launched a first-of-its-kind sensor-based system to automatically regulate water pumps across 480 sources to conserve groundwater.

Background

The system was launched on October 21, 2026, in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district. It regulates 350 artificial waterholes and 130 natural water sources to prevent overflow and ensure water availability during droughts.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceTadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.
FactThe sensor system regulates a total of 480 water sources (350 artificial and 130 natural).
S&TThe system uses sensors to automatically regulate water pumps to prevent overflow and conserve groundwater.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the water management system in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:

The system regulates a total of 480 water sources in the reserve.
The system is designed to regulate 400 artificial and 80 natural water sources.
The technology uses sensors to automatically regulate water pumps to conserve groundwater.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The system regulates 350 artificial and 130 natural water sources.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the integration of IoT and sensor-based technologies can enhance water resource management and biodiversity conservation in protected areas like Tiger Reserves.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Resource optimization: Automated regulation reduces manual intervention and prevents groundwater depletion in arid zones
Ecological balance: Ensuring consistent water availability for wildlife during droughts while maintaining natural hydrological cycles

Keywords: Groundwater conservation · Smart water management · Biodiversity conservation · IoT in wildlife management · Resource sustainability

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