TOTR Project to Slash Human-Wildlife Conflict in Pilibhit, Tigers Monitored Outside Reserve

• Pilibhit Tiger Reserve implements 'Tiger Outside The Tiger Reserve' (TOTR) project to manage tigers venturing outside forest boundaries.
• A budget of 90 lakh rupees has been allocated for modern equipment and forest personnel training.
• The project aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict, which has increased with the rising tiger population; 8 lives were lost last year.
• Modern technologies like artificial intelligence and drones will be used for tiger monitoring and rescue operations.
• Pilibhit is one of four districts in Uttar Pradesh where this pilot project, approved by the Union Ministry of Environment and NTCA, is being launched.

Why It Matters: Pilibhit's TOTR project uses AI and drones to monitor tigers outside the reserve, reducing human-wildlife conflict.