New technological strategy to enhance forest protection and firefighting

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has unveiled a strategic roadmap for 2025-2029, aimed at curbing forest fires through the use of innovative tools, including drones and high-precision smart surveillance cameras. The plan seeks to reduce fire risks to 30% by 2027 by integrating technological solutions with local awareness campaigns and upgraded wireless communication networks. Furthermore, first-response capabilities will be bolstered by purchasing 6,000 fire-resistant suits and 45 water tanker trucks, alongside the development of new water points and firebreaks. Efforts to rehabilitate the Green Dam continue, with a target of planting 400,000 hectares by 2030, building on the positive results observed in reforestation operations since late 2023.