Kerala government expands operational limits of wild boar shooters to mitigate human-wildlife conflict
The Kerala government has removed district-level restrictions for empanelled wild boar shooters to allow for faster responses to human-wildlife conflicts. This policy change aims to mitigate damage to crops and threats to human safety across the state.
Why it matters
Expanding the operational range of wildlife management personnel is a strategic response to the increasing frequency of human-wildlife conflicts in agricultural regions.
The State government has expanded the operational limits of empanelled shooters deployed to eliminate problematic wild boars.
As a result, authorised shooters selected by local self-government institutions will no longer be confined to the respective administrative limits and can be deployed across the State without any district restrictions. The decision has been made to curb the rising incidence of wild boar attacks being reported in Kerala.
The government had earlier delegated powers to the heads of local self-government institutions, designating them as Honorary Wildlife Wardens, to order the culling of the wild boars that cause severe damage to human life, property and agricultural crops in inhabited areas. The delegated authority granted to local body heads remains valid until May 27, 2027.
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