Maharashtra sends team to Australia to upgrade wildfire defenses

Maharashtra is taking steps to improve its forest fire management. Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has announced plans to send a team of officials to Australia for advanced training. The move aims to adopt better technologies and strategies for tackling wildfires. The Forest Department is already working to prevent forest fires and safeguard the state’s biodiversity. A meeting will soon be held to address fires on private land and discuss compensation for affected owners.

A four-member team will visit Australia to study modern firefighting methods. The trip seeks to bring back international best practices to strengthen Maharashtra’s fire management. Public involvement has also been highlighted as essential for prevention, with elected leaders encouraged to support awareness campaigns. The proposed measures include new technologies and community engagement. These efforts are expected to enhance Maharashtra’s ability to control and prevent forest fires. The state aims to protect its forests more effectively with these updates.