00:00The winner for best use of technology, Varun Jain.
00:07In Chhattisgarh, where human-elephant conflicts have long posed serious risks, one officer
00:18turned the tide. Varun Jain, a 2017 BASH Indian Forest Service officer and Deputy Director
00:25of the Chhattisgarh Tiger Reserve, harnessed the power of technology to protect both lives
00:31and wildlife. He pioneered the Chhattisgarh Elephant Tracking and Alert app, an AI-driven
00:37solution that monitors elephant movements and sends real-time alerts to nearly 10,000
00:44villages across 13 districts. Since its launch, the app has achieved what once seemed impossible
00:51with zero casualties for human-elephant conflict. This innovative blend of AI and traditional
00:58technology has transformed a dangerous situation into a model of co-existence.
01:04For his visionary leadership and grounding in use of technology in wildlife conservation,
01:10we proudly present Varun Jain with the 2024 Eco-Warrior Award for the Best Use of Technology.
