Telangana to deploy AI based system for surveillance operations in Amrabad tiger reserve
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Why in news
The Telangana government issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to deploy an AI-based forest and wildlife surveillance system on a pilot basis in the Amrabad tiger reserve.
Background
The system will use a hybrid model of normal cameras and thermal sensing connected via a wireless network to a central control room. It is designed to monitor wildlife movement, identify poaching/crime-prone areas, and detect illegal mining or infiltration.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TThe surveillance system utilizes a hybrid model of normal cameras and thermal sensing.
- FactThe pilot project is specifically targeted at the Amrabad tiger reserve in Telangana.
- S&TThe system provides real-time alerts and reports on wildlife movement patterns to a central control room.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of Artificial Intelligence and thermal sensing can enhance wildlife conservation and combat illegal activities in protected areas like tiger reserves.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven conservation: Real-time monitoring of movement patterns to facilitate proactive anti-poaching interventions
- Technological surveillance: Use of thermal sensing to overcome visibility limitations in dense forest terrains
- Multi-purpose monitoring: Addressing overlapping issues of wildlife protection and illegal mining/infiltration
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence · Wildlife Conservation · Thermal Sensing · Real-time Monitoring · Anti-poaching
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