India, June 15 -- Rajasthan's forest department is set to deploy an AI-based surveillance system across wildlife sanctuaries to curb poaching and monitor tiger and wildlife movement, officials said.

The anti-poaching system will use thermal and optical cameras, drones, wireless communication networks, solar-powered systems and advanced surveillance software to provide round-the-clock monitoring of protected forest areas. The project is being funded and implemented by the Department of Information Technology and Communication and RajCOMP Info Services Limited, according to the forest department.

A total of 56 surveillance systems and five drones were installed in key protected areas during the first phase. These include 12 setups in Rant...