Mandatory training for elephants taking part in Jamboo Savari processions: Ramalinga Reddy
Following an incident where an elephant bolted during a procession in Shivamogga, Karnataka's Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy mandated a 20 to 30-day training period for jumbos participating in public events. The rules prioritize animal welfare, public safety, and crowd management.
Why it matters
Establishes stricter safety guidelines for animal welfare and public crowd management during high-profile cultural festivals.
Mandatory training for elephants taking part in Jamboo Savari processions: Ramalinga Reddy (Box for Shivamogga story) left Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/olusy9/article71608395.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_9216.JPG ALLEN EGENUSE J BENGALURU KARNATAKA 10/09/2026: Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment in Karnataka is Ramalinga Reddy during a press conference at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 10, 2026. PHOTO: ALLEN EGENUSE J / The Hindu He said that Forest officials should ensure such training under the supervision of experienced elephant caretakers and Kavadis.
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