Chandrapur, Oct. 22 -- The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra has launched a pilot project using sensor-based technology to monitor water levels at wildlife waterholes and prevent wastage, ensuring a steady supply of water for animals, officials said.
The system automatically controls water pumps according to the level in the waterholes, switching them on when the level drops below a specified threshold and turning them off once the required level is reached, TATR Field Director Dr Prabhu Nath Shukla said in a release.
The initiative assumes significance amid drought-like conditions and growing concerns over the availability of water in the coming years. It is aimed at conserving water, reducing excessive groundwater extra...