Source: IE
Context:
A first of its kind AI-enabled nature experience centre is set to come up at Betla National Park, a part of the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Jharkhand. This cutting-edge facility will transport visitors into the heart of the jungle, allowing them to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of nature.
Aim: To recreate realistic jungle life using cutting-edge technology for tourism, education, and research
Features of the AI-Enabled Centre
Technology & Tools:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants for guided learning
- 3D holographic projections to display lifelike animals
- Augmented Reality (AR) and immersive soundscapes (waterfalls, bird calls, predator-prey interactions)
- Simulation of ecosystem dynamics, including herd movements, food-sharing, and predator-prey behaviour
Functions:
- Enhances eco-tourism experiences in Palamu Tiger Reserve
- Promotes interactive wildlife and conservation education
- Supports researchers with virtual wildlife observation and study tools
About Betla National Park
- Only national park in Jharkhand
- Forms the core area of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR); total PTR area: 1,129.93 sq km
- Notified as a National Park in 1986
- Among the first nine tiger reserves under Project Tiger (1973)
