Transformative Solutions through AI and Digital Platforms in Human-Elephant Conflict Management

Abstract

The research emphasizes integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology and technological solutions, notably the Anukampa web portal and mobile app, to address human-animal conflict, with a focus on mitigating human-elephant conflicts. Through an approachable digital platform, the Anukampa Application, launched in Odisha, India, simplifies the process of giving compassionate compensation (ex gratia) to people impacted by wildlife depredation. This action not only speeds up the compensation process but also improves accountability and transparency, giving impacted residents more trust and promoting goodwill between local communities and wildlife officials. The research also addresses how AI technology can improve on current approaches to managing conflicts between humans and elephants. AI algorithms can boost detection of intrusions and alerting systems like eleAlert, improve early warning systems for crop raiding occurrences using AI-driven communication platforms, and greatly increase the accuracy of species classification in footfall detection approaches. These technologies can help with more effective, precise, and rapid responses to human-animal conflicts by using AI to computerize data processing, boost monitoring mechanisms, as well as enhance communication systems. The research highlights how integrating AI and technology might be revolutionary in addressing socio-environmental issues, especially conflicts between humans and animals. The study emphasizes the move toward a more sustainable and successful method of handling disputes between people and wildlife through the Anukampa application and AI-driven solutions. In addition to helping impacted parties get compensation in a timely manner, this integrated strategy encourages a harmonious coexistence of humans and wildlife, which helps protect species. In the end, the research supports the ongoing investigation and application of cutting-edge technical solutions, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to lessen conflicts between people and animals and foster peaceful coexistence between human societies and the natural environment.