AI/drones/IoT for wildlife alerts

Forest Minister Shibu Baby John officially launched the 100-day action plan, which includes setting up 100 km of new solar fencing with automatic monitoring and sensor-based fault detection, forming 25 satellite Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and urban Metro Rescue Teams, conducting Carrying Capacity and tiger studies, and establishing a unified victim compensation portal.

Forest Minister Shibu Baby John announced a comprehensive 100-day forest programme commencing June 5, 2026, focused on resolving human-wildlife conflicts. The initiative deploys AI-based and sensor-equipped early-warning systems, carrying capacity audits of border forests, and joint monitoring with local farmers. The Governor's May 29 policy address also highlighted this three-tier containment and mitigation strategy.