Command centre launched to address man-animal conflict
Why in news
- Karnataka Forest Department launches tech-driven command centre to address human-animal conflict.
Launch & Objective
- Launched by: The Karnataka Forest Department (KFD).
- Aim: To enhance the monitoring and management of human-animal conflict incidents through the deployment of advanced technological tools.
Infrastructure & Technology
- Central Hub: The initiative centers on a new Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Bengaluru.
- Network: The ICCC serves as a central hub connecting 11 Divisional Command and Control Centres (DCCC) across the State.
- Mechanism: The system employs GPS-based applications to oversee ground-level patrolling and tracks problem elephants fitted with radio collars.
- Key Functions: The centre enables real-time surveillance of sensitive and conflict-vulnerable areas while ensuring effective oversight of field operations.
Regions Covered
The network covers critical wildlife zones, including:
- Divisions:M. Hills, Madikeri, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Mangaluru, and Bannerghatta National Park.
- Tiger Reserves: Nagarahole, Bandipur, Bhadra, BRT, and Kali.
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