Wild Elephant Warning App 'HaatiApp' Launched in Assam, India

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Assam, India has launched a mobile app named HaatiApp to warn people of incoming wild elephant herds in an effort to reduce human-elephant conflicts. The state has experienced over 200 elephant deaths and 400 human deaths due to clashes from 2017 to 2022.

Key Points

  • Over 200 elephant deaths and 400 human deaths in Assam from 2017 to 2022
  • App named HaatiApp developed by Aaranyak to track wild elephant herds
  • Residents can report elephant sightings, injuries, and damages through the app

Pros

  • Helps reduce human-elephant conflicts
  • Acts as an early warning system for villagers
  • Allows residents to report elephant sightings and damages

Cons

  • Does not address the root cause of habitat destruction
  • May not be accessible to all residents in rural areas