'Farm Guards' deployed at Aralam to keep wild elephants away from human settlements
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Why in news
The Forest Department installed 'Farm Guards' at the Aralam Farm Rehabilitation Centre in Kannur to deter elephant intrusions into human settlements.
Background
The 'Farm Guards' are sensor-equipped devices that emit loud alarm sounds and flashing lights. They were installed by the Aralam Task Force with support from the Rapid Response Team after successful testing in Vadakanadu.
Facts for Prelims
- FactFarm Guards use sensors to emit loud alarm sounds and flashing lights
- FactThe system was successfully tested in Vadakanadu
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of human-wildlife conflict in India and evaluate the efficacy of technological interventions in mitigating elephant intrusions into agricultural lands.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological friction: Habitat fragmentation and loss of corridors forcing elephants into human-dominated landscapes
- Technological trade-offs: Balancing effective deterrence with the potential for habituation or distress to wildlife
- Administrative coordination: Need for integrated management between Forest Departments and local agricultural bodies
Keywords: Human-Wildlife Conflict · Habitat Fragmentation · Technological Intervention · Biodiversity Conservation · Community Safety
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