Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Drones to Enhance Wildlife Protection in North Bengal
The forest department in North Bengal is going to use drones to watch over the forests and protect animals.
They have already used drones in Jaldapara National Park and found them very helpful.
The drones helped find and rescue animals like elephants and rhinos, especially during floods.
They also stopped poaching and smuggling.
Now, they will use more drones in other forests to keep the animals safe and watch for bad activities.
The drones can see big areas quickly and help the foresters take action fast.
They will still use traditional methods like walking and riding elephants to patrol the forests.
Forest department to deploy drones in Singalila, Senchal, and Neora Valley forests for wildlife surveillance.
Drones previously successful in Jaldapara National Park, aiding in tracking and rescuing straying wildlife.
Five drones to be deployed in each of the new forest areas to enhance monitoring and curb illegal activities.
Drones have significantly improved animal protection, with no poaching incidents and controlled timber smuggling in Jaldapara.
Technology complements traditional patrolling methods, providing real-time monitoring and swift response capabilities.
- Who
- Forest department of North Bengal
- What
- Deployment of drones for wildlife surveillance and protection
- When
- Following successful use in Jaldapara National Park over the past year
- Where
- Singalila, Senchal, and Neora Valley forests in North Bengal
- Why
- To strengthen monitoring of wildlife and curb illegal activities
- Location
- Singalila, Senchal, Neora Valley forests, North Bengal
- Drones Deployed
- 5 drones each in Singalila, Senchal, and Neora Valley
- Previous Success
- 4 drones in Jaldapara National Park for a year
- Wildlife Tracked
- Elephants, gaur, one-horned rhinos
- Outcome
- No poaching incidents, controlled timber smuggling
- Technology Use
- Real-time monitoring with internet-linked drones
- Rescue Operation
- Rescued 8 rhinos during Torsa river floods