Kerala govt to launch special drive in Athirappilly to tackle rogue elephants posing threat
The Kerala Forest Department is launching a special operation in the Athirappilly region to manage rogue elephants threatening human settlements. The initiative includes drone surveillance, clearing undergrowth, and installing AI-based protection tools to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing challenge of human-wildlife coexistence in India and the government's shift toward technological solutions for public safety.
The Kerala Forest department will launch a special drive in the Athirappilly region to track and drive back rogue elephants identified as a threat to human settlements, State Forest and Wildlife Minister Shibu Baby John has announced.
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