Gujarat govt moots dedicated optical fibre network in Gir for lion conservation

To bolster real-time monitoring of Asiatic lions in Gujarat’s Gir forest, the state forest department has proposed a cutting-edge solution. Recognizing the limitations of the existing micro-link system, officials aim to establish a dedicated optical fibre network. This ambitious project, dubbed ‘IT Intervention in Lion Conservation,’ seeks to enhance surveillance as the lions’ range expands, ensuring their continued protection.