Q. Which organization has recently launched a 'HaatiApp' (ElephantApp) to help mitigate the ongoing Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in Assam?
Answer:
Aaranyak
Notes: Aaranyak launched a mobile app and a handbook to address Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in Assam. The app, ‘HaatiApp,’ provides early warnings about wild elephants near villages and includes a form for victims to claim compensation.
Aaranyak will handle form submissions to Forest Divisions. The handbook, in Assamese, covers solar-powered fences, offering guidance on their use, installation, and maintenance to prevent HEC.