Naagam app to list 100 snake rescuers; more to be trained in handling reptiles
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is onboarding 100 snake rescuers onto the 'Naagam' app to streamline rescue operations and scientific data collection.
Background
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (MCBT) will manage the Naagam app and conduct training for rescuers. The platform is modeled after Kerala's SARPA platform and aims to be operational within four months before the monsoon season.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMadras Crocodile Bank Trust (MCBT) is the body managing the Naagam app and training programs.
- Fact100 snake rescuers from across Tamil Nadu have been selected for the initial onboarding.
- PlaceThe Naagam app is modeled after Kerala's SARPA platform.
- S&TThe app is designed to generate data on snake distribution patterns and improve response times.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how digital platforms and community-led initiatives can enhance biodiversity conservation and disaster management in ecologically sensitive zones.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven conservation: Utilizing real-time distribution patterns to inform wildlife management policies
- Capacity building: Transitioning informal rescue efforts into structured, scientifically-backed training frameworks
- Inter-state model replication: Scaling successful state-specific platforms like SARPA to other regions
Keywords: Biodiversity Conservation · Community Participation · Data-driven Governance · Wildlife Management · Digital Infrastructure
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