Karnataka Forest Department launched the ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system

Karnataka Forest Department launched the ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system.
To stop forest encroachments, illegal tree-felling, and poaching, the Karnataka Forest Department has launched the ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system.
It has been developed in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI).
It will enable the online handling of forest crime cases under the Forest and Wildlife Protection Acts.
At present, this system is being implemented in five forest divisions: Bangalore City, Bangalore Forest Patrol, Bhadravati, Sirsi, and Malai Mahadeshwar Wildlife Division.
The Garudakshi software will be gradually implemented across all divisions.
This advanced alert system will help officials in monitoring illegal activities, including tree felling, by tracking changes in forest cover.