Farmer Safety & Human–wildlife Conflict Mitigation
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham showcases technology-enabled approaches for wildlife monitoring, early detection and protection of farming communities.
Towards Safer Coexistence
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s Rural Technologies team participated in the State-Level Conclave on Farmer Safety and Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation held at Parish Hall, Thiruvambady, in Kozhikode district, Kerala.
The conclave brought together government representatives, policymakers, researchers, academic institutions, technology developers, startups and community stakeholders to explore practical and sustainable approaches to reducing human–wildlife conflict.
Connecting policy, Research & Technology
Amrita’s Contribution From conflict to coexistence
As part of the exhibition, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s Rural Technologies team showcased a technology-enabled approach to human–wildlife conflict mitigation.
The exhibit combined a physical field model with a digital monitoring dashboard to demonstrate how multiple interventions can work together in agricultural and forest-edge environments.
Technology-enabled early warning
The demonstration illustrated how field-level monitoring, sensor technologies and digital dashboards can support timely information, decision-making and preventive action.
Expert Sessions Knowledge meets field experience
Building safer rural communities
The conclave provided a platform for connecting policy, research, technology, conservation and community needs towards developing scalable and sustainable approaches to human–wildlife coexistence.
Inside the conclave
The conclave received media attention for bringing together experts, policymakers and technology teams to explore innovative approaches to farmer safety and human–wildlife conflict mitigation. Mathrubhumi highlighted the event and Amrita’s technology-enabled exhibition showcasing wildlife monitoring, early detection and community protection measures.
The conclave in the news
The state-level discussions and exhibition received media attention, highlighting the importance of farmer safety, wildlife monitoring and technology-enabled approaches to human–wildlife conflict mitigation.
Aligned with the Following Sustainable Development Goals
The initiative connects farmer safety, innovation, sustainable communities, wildlife conservation and collaborative action across five Sustainable Development Goals.
