AI technology to monitor 190 tigers and more than 1,200 elephants in Bandipur
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Why in news
The Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment announced the use of AI technology to monitor 190 tigers and over 1,200 elephants in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
Background
The initiative involves monitoring 190 tigers and 1,200+ elephants in Bandipur Tiger Reserve and the Kaniyanapura elephant corridor. CSR Fund resources will be used to purchase drone cameras for Chamrajanagara district.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAI technology is being deployed to monitor 190 tigers and more than 1,200 elephants.
- FactDrone cameras are being procured for Chamrajanagara district using CSR Fund resources.
- PlaceKaniyanapura: Identified as an elephant corridor requiring corridor construction and barricades.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of Artificial Intelligence and drone technology can mitigate human-wildlife conflict and enhance biodiversity conservation in India's tiger reserves.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological intervention: Real-time monitoring to reduce poaching and human-animal encounters
- Funding model: Leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for ecological infrastructure
- Habitat connectivity: Balancing corridor construction with local land-use requirements
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Biodiversity conservation · Artificial Intelligence · Wildlife monitoring · Habitat connectivity
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