Kerala AI-driven human-wildlife conflict management

Notes

• Kerala has deployed an AI-driven digital sentry system, 'Farmguard', to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
• The system is currently operational in six high-risk forest zones across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Thrissur, and Palakkad districts.
• Technology stack includes machine learning, night-vision capabilities, and high-resolution cameras to differentiate between living creatures and inanimate objects.
• The system monitors a 200-metre radius and uses integrated algorithms to identify specific species like elephants, wild boars, leopards, tigers, bears, and gaurs.
• Real-time alerts are transmitted to forest officials and Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) via SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
• The system employs a multi-frequency acoustic defence mechanism, cycling through simulated threats (e.g., machine gun fire, grenade blasts, crowd noise) and infrasound to deter animals without causing physical harm.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Kerala human-wildlife conflict mitigation initiatives, which has been running since 28 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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