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    How AI Helps

                     AI is proving to be an essential tool in wildlife conservation:
                       AI-powered camera traps can automatically recognise animal species and send immediate

                        alerts when endangered animals are detected. Trail Guard AI cameras have been installed
                        in various tiger reserves across India. These cameras can detect animals such as tigers and
                        other species, identify them and instantly transmit the information to officials, allowing for a

                        quick response.
                       AI systems can analyse satellite images to track changes in forest cover and identify areas
                        where habitats are being lost. In India, the Forest Survey of India (FSI) collects satellite images

                        of Indian forests every year. Using AI image processing, the system can automatically detect
                        deforestation, degradation and changes in forest cover, helping to monitor and protect these
                        vital areas.

                                Omi is a wearable AI assistant that listens to conversations and
                                creates summaries, reminders and useful insights. It helps users
                               remember important information from meetings, lectures and
                       ai  lens daily discussions while improving productivity.

                     Soil Degradation

                     Have  you  ever wondered  why certain  soil  is  no
                     longer fertile enough to grow healthy crops? Over
                     time, the soil gets damaged and loses its nutrients,
                     leading  to  soil degradation.  Today,  this is one
                     of  the  most  serious  environmental  challenges

                     worldwide.  The  main  causes  of soil  degradation
                     include  unsustainable  farming  practices,  overuse
                     of chemical  fertilisers, deforestation  and pollution
                     from industries.  When  soil  becomes  degraded,  it
                     loses  its  ability  to  support  healthy  plant  growth,
                     which threatens food security for communities around the world.

                     Degraded soil is less fertile, meaning it can’t grow as many crops and farmers often face challenges
                     in producing enough food. Soil degradation also harms the environment in other ways, such as
                     affecting air quality. After harvest, many farmers burn crop residues, such as leftover plants and
                     stalks, which contributes to air pollution. If the soil were healthier, these residues could be left to
                     decompose naturally, enriching the soil and helping future crops grow.

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