Kodagu named key conflict hotspot in Centre’s Elephant Mitigation Plan
The Union Ministry of Environment has included Kodagu district in a comprehensive Regional Action Plan to mitigate human-elephant conflict in southern India. The plan involves habitat improvement, early warning systems, and financial support to protect both residents and wildlife.
Why it matters
Addressing human-wildlife conflict is essential for biodiversity conservation and the safety of agricultural communities living near forest fringes.
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has assured support for tackling the escalating human-elephant conflict in Kodagu district, responding positively to a representation submitted by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. The Centre has promised financial assistance and confirmed Kodagu’s inclusion in a comprehensive Regional Action Plan (RAP) to mitigate human-elephant conflict across southern India.
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