The Forest Wildlife Crime Management System called "HAWK" (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) is a cutting-edge, real-time crime management platform designed to curb forest and wildlife crimes in India.
Developed in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), state forest departments, and NTT Data, HAWK serves as a centralized intelligence and monitoring system that integrates advanced technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Key features and details of HAWK:

• HAWK digitizes and centralizes wildlife crime data across states, enabling real-time sharing of information between forest ranges and divisions that previously operated in silos.
• It comprises modules such as "Shikra," which records wildlife mortality incidents, and "Peregrine," the core module that tracks all crime-related data from initial reports to court judgments.
• The system is cloud-based and includes strong data security measures, mobile and desktop interfaces, and scalability for customization by different states.
• HAWK helps forest officials analyze data, generate actionable intelligence, and respond proactively to wildlife crimes and threats to habitats.
• It maintains extensive databases including wildlife death records, details of wildlife crime suspects, vehicles, and firearms involved in crimes.
• Since its initial launch in Kerala in 2019 and subsequent implementations in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, HAWK has trained hundreds of forest officials and managed tens of thousands of wildlife crime cases effectively.
• The platform supports early prosecution by tracking pending criminal cases and has been recognized as a pioneering wildlife protection initiative.
• The system also addresses challenges such as staff adaptation to digital tools, secure handling of sensitive crime data, internet connectivity in remote areas, and continuous technical support.
• HAWK is planned to be expanded to other states like Odisha and is recommended for national-level implementation by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Overall, HAWK represents a transformative technological solution empowering forest departments to improve efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness in the fight against wildlife crime and illegal wildlife trade in India.

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