AI cameras set up to monitor elephants in TN’s Palacode

DHARMAPURI: Dharmapuri forest department officials have set up 12 AI-based solar-powered cameras in four locations to monitor elephant movement across Palacode.

Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary has one of the highest human-wildlife conflicts in Dharmpauri. As part of the elephant corridor, Palacode, Pennagaram, and Hogenakkal see increased elephant movement, and in many cases crop damage have also been reported.

In 2024-25, 827 human wildlife conflicts were reported in Dharmapuri, and Rs 62.67 lakh compensation was provided. To tackle this issue, the forest department set up over 12 AI-based cameras to alert residents of elephant movement.