Over the last year, the arrest rate of poachers by forest officials has risen significantly. A mobile application, known as M-STrIPES, has been instrumental in this anti-poaching success. Designed for the surveillance and patrolling of tiger-populated regions, this application has improved forest management and conservation efforts.
About M-STrIPES
M-STrIPES, or Monitoring System For Tigers-Intensive Protection and Ecological Status, is an application developed collaboratively by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the Wildlife Institute of India in 2010. Its primary function is to equip patrol teams with a tool that makes monitoring suspicious activities more efficient. This also aids the mapping of patrol locations, routes, and timing details of the forest officials. The application was used extensively during the All India-Tiger Estimation task.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Situated in Uttar Pradesh, the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve makes up a significant protected region composed mainly of areas across the Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts. The reserve includes the Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. A wide array of wildlife species find their home here, including Bengal Tigers, Gangetic dolphins, rhinoceros, and over 450 species of birds among other fauna.
Tiger Reserve Relevant Facts
| Reserve Name | Location | Notable Species |
|---|---|---|
| Dudhwa National Park | Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts, Uttar Pradesh | Bengal Tiger, Gangetic dolphin, Rhinoceros, Leopard, Hispid hare |
| Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | Sambhar, Swamp deer, Hog deer |
| Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | Cheetah, Sloth bear, Elephant and Over 450 species of birds |
The One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme
The Prime Minister of India recently attended a regional summit held for the ODOP scheme in Varanasi. This scheme was initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Government to invigorate traditional industries linked with particular state districts. The ODOP Scheme aims at aiding local handicraft industries and various other products in gaining national and international recognition through strategic branding and marketing support, coupled with easy credit.
As part of its objectives, the Uttar Pradesh government has set an ambitious goal of providing employment to 25 lakh people over the course of five years. To achieve this, financial assistance worth Rs. 25,000 crores will be utilized in the execution of this scheme.
