An integrated command and control center that was launched in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo credit: K. MURALI KUMAR
Following the increasing number of human-animal conflict cases, the Karnataka Forest Department on Saturday launched an Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) for better monitoring and management using advanced technological tools.
The ICCC will be a hub in Bengaluru, connecting as many as 11 Divisional Command and Control Centers (DCCCs) across the state.
11 divisions including MM Hyils, Madiki, Hassan, Chikkagaluur, Youn’t Natow’s Natows, indifferent 21st.
On two levels
While the DCCC studies complaints and conflict complaints at the divisional level and considers the deployment of rapid response forces, the ICCC is concerned with monitoring and evaluating the work done. The center will provide alerts and track developments across divisions from a single dashboard and suggest mitigation measures. The public can contact 1926 for any complaint, crime or conflict situation.
Minister for Forests, Environment and Environment Eshwar Khandre, who inaugurated the ICCC at Malleswaram here, said the ICCC has helped reduce response time while using technology for preventive actions.
The command center will oversee the work done at the field level, starting with monitoring patrols using a GPS-based application, patrolling sensitive areas or places that are vulnerable to conflict, as well as monitoring problem elephants that are fitted with radio collars.
Forest area
Mr. Khandre, who met the officials, said the government would provide the necessary technology. He said that Karnataka has 43,000 sq km of forest area and only forest personnel cannot patrol it effectively, which necessitated the deployment of technology.
Published – 03 Jan 2026 21:03 IST
