SARPA to link doctors, experts for real-time snakebite guidance

Amid a rise in snakebite incidents during the ongoing heat wave, the Forest Department is set to roll out an upgraded version of its snake-response platform SARPA aimed at strengthening emergency response and reducing fatalities.

The Snake Awareness, Rescue and Protection App (SARPA) has played a crucial role in recent years by coordinating snake rescues, enabling users to report sightings, and providing details of trained responders and nearby healthcare facilities. The platform has also been credited with improving response times and facilitating timely medical intervention across the State.