Similipal Tiger Reserve

  • Location: Mayurbhanj District, Odisha.
  • Terrain: Hilly & forested, includes Joranda & Barehipani waterfalls.
  • Highest peaks: Khairiburu & Meghashini (1515m).

Protection Status:

  • 1973 – Declared Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger.
  • 1979 – Declared Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • 1980 – 303 sq.km proposed as National Park.
  • 2009 – Recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

TrailGuard AI – Smart Anti-Poaching System

  • AI-powered camera system deployed in Similipal Tiger Reserve.
  • 100-150 cameras detect movement & classify objects (animals, humans, vehicles).
  • Sends alerts to control rooms within 30-40 seconds for rapid action.

How It Works:

  • Cameras operate on low-power mode, switch to high-power on movement detection.
  • AI performs on-site inference to identify threats.