The Garudakshi Portal is a digital initiative launched by the Karnataka Forest Department to address forest-related crimes such as encroachments, illegal tree-felling, poaching, and unauthorized forest entry. The portal aims to streamline the registration and management of First Information Reports (FIRs) for forest crimes.
Collaboration and Objectives:
- Developed with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI): The portal aims to enhance forest crime monitoring and resolution.
- Objectives:
- Curb forest and wildlife crimes.
- Support sustainable forest management and wildlife conservation.
- Strengthen governance under the Forest and Wildlife Protection Acts.