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Madhya Pradesh to launch snake catcher app SHIVAA
Madhya Pradesh Forest Department is set to launch SHIVAA, a digital platform connecting citizens with trained snake rescuers. The app aims to reduce snake-human conflict and guide snakebite victims to nearby treatment…
Madhya Pradesh Forest Department is set to launch SHIVAA, a digital platform connecting citizens with trained snake rescuers. The app aims to reduce snake-human conflict and guide snakebite victims to nearby treatment facilities.
SHIVAA will allow users to report snake sightings and receive quick assistance from verified rescuers. The forest department is developing the platform to ensure timely help and prevent deaths from snakebites in the state.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Snakebites kill thousands in India each year, mostly in rural areas with poor access to treatment. The Madhya Pradesh government's app is one of the first state-level attempts to digitise rescue and medical referral. Success will depend on real-time accuracy of rescuer data and public awareness. The forest department will need to train enough handlers and update the platform regularly.
Source: ndtv.com
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