From safe passages to AI-based early-warning systems and remote sensing technologies, India is adopting science-driven measures to reduce elephant deaths caused by train collisions, say officials.
Elephant corridors are vital land strips connecting fragmented habitats, allowing safe movement for the tuskers critical for biodiversity and reducing human-elephant conflict. However, many of them are said to be blocked by encroachment, roads, and railway tracks.
According to the ministry, the initiative is part of Project Elephant, which promotes community participation and scientific approaches to address conflicts — a growing concern for conservation and public safety.
