Assam to study revival of wild elephant domestication to reduce human-elephant conflict
The Assam government is considering the revival of 'mela shikar', a traditional method of capturing wild elephants, to mitigate human-elephant conflicts. Officials are also increasing compensation for victims of such conflicts.
Why it matters
Balancing wildlife conservation with human safety and agricultural protection is a significant environmental and social challenge.
The Assam government may weigh the pros and cons of reviving the practice of capturing wild elephants for captive use or domestication to check human-elephant conflict.
The article presents the government's proposal while acknowledging the controversy and the need for scientific study.
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