Human-Elephant Conflict

MP approves Rs. 47 crore plan to tackle human-elephant conflict

In a decisive move to address the escalating human-elephant conflict in southern Madhya Pradesh, the state cabinet has approved a Rs.47 crore mitigation plan aimed at safeguarding both rural communities and wildlife. The initiative, cleared on Tuesday, focuses on regions where wild elephants frequently traverse forest corridors and enter farmlands, rural properties, and tribal settlements—often causing extensive crop damage, property loss, and posing threats to human lives. Announcing the pl...

September 16, 2024 4:26 PM

Assam: HaatiApp to help communities coexist with elephants, reduce conflicts

In a significant step towards mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC), Aaranyak, a prominent biodiversity conservation organization based in Guwahati, has unveiled two innovative tools: the 'HaatiApp' and a handbook on solar-powered fences. The 'HaatiApp', developed with support from the SBI Foundation, serves as an early warning system to alert communities about the presence of wild elephants near human settlements. This mobile application aims to help villagers avoid potentially dangerous en...