Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Tadoba Officials Implement Plan to Monitor Elephant Movement
Officials in Tadoba are working to keep track of two elephants to prevent any problems between the animals and people.
They've created a plan with different levels of teams, from local villages to district officials, to monitor the elephants.
These teams use special tools like cameras and drones to follow where the elephants go.
They are also using WhatsApp groups for quick communication and informing the public about safety measures.
The goal is to keep everyone safe and prevent any conflicts.
Officials from TATR and Territorial Forest Department met to enhance elephant surveillance.
A three-tiered response structure was established to address the elephant threat.
Teams are using thermal drones, cameras, and GIS for elephant tracking.
Dedicated communication systems, including WhatsApp groups, are in place.
Awareness programs and public notices are being used to inform residents.
- Who
- TATR officials, Territorial Forest Department, village teams, range teams, and district teams.
- What
- A three-tiered response structure established to monitor two elephants.
- When
- Meeting held on Sunday to enhance surveillance.
- Where
- Buffer zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To mitigate human-animal conflict and monitor elephant movements.
- Location
- Buffer zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Animal Involved
- Two male tuskers
- Response Plan
- Three-tiered response structure
- Monitoring Tools
- Thermal drones, cameras, GIS
- Public Safety Measures
- Awareness programs and public notices
