The forest secretary has been directed to consult with the law secretary and submit recommendations for the necessary legislative amendments to facilitate the move.
Replying to supplementaries during question hour in the Rajya Sabha, Bhupendra Yadav said 180 deaths were due to snake bites, 103 from elephants and 35 due to wild pigs.
Once elephant movement is detected, the device activates a siren to drive the animals away while simultaneously sending alerts to villagers on their mobile phones.