Maharashtra to study Australia's advanced firefighting tech for forest protection

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has announced plans to send a team of four Forest Department officials to Australia. The visit aims to study advanced firefighting technologies and best practices for preventing and controlling forest fires. Naik emphasised the need to adopt modern solutions to tackle such incidents effectively. The proposed study visit will focus on advanced technologies used in Australia to manage forest fires. The team will examine methods that could help Maharashtra strengthen its own forest fire management strategy.

Ganesh Naik highlighted the importance of public participation in fire prevention efforts. He also stressed the need to explore international approaches for better results.

A meeting will soon be held to address forest fire issues on private land. Discussions will include compensation mechanisms for affected landowners. The Forest Department continues its work to protect Maharashtra’s forests and biodiversity. The study visit to Australia is expected to bring in new techniques to improve fire prevention and control. These measures aim to reduce the impact of forest fires in the region.