Madhya Pradesh to Launch SHIVAA App to Connect Citizens with Snake Rescuers
Madhya Pradesh has seen a significant rise in snakebite deaths, with 27 fatalities reported in 2025, more than double the 12 deaths in both 2023 and 2024, according to data from the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme. In response, the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department plans to launch SHIVAA, a smartphone app during Wildlife Week in October, to connect citizens with trained snake rescuers and provide guidance during snakebite emergencies, aiming to improve response and treatment.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 25 Aug, 07:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
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