Centre Assures Measures to Mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict

Madikeri, Jul. 3: The request of Mysore-Kodagu Lok Sabha MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar regarding the resolution of the human-elephant conflict problem in Kodagu district has received a positive response from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Responding to the request submitted by MP Yaduveer Wodeyar when he met Union Minister for Forest and Environment Bhupendra Yadav on June 11, the Minister assured that the Central Government will provide necessary cooperation to end the human-elephant conflict problem that is plaguing farmers, planters and local residents in the forest fringe areas of Kodagu. He said that the Central Ministry is providing financial assistance to the state governments under centrally sponsored schemes including wildlife habitat development and Project Tiger and Elephant.

In addition, a regional action plan is being prepared to deal with human-elephant conflict in South India, and Kodagu has been identified as one of the major conflict areas. The action plan focuses on elephant habitat improvement, conservation and management of elephant corridors, early warning system, rapid response system, and active community participation schemes, he said.

The five-year action plan for the state of Karnataka is expected to cost about Rs. 350 crore and is planned to facilitate safe movement of elephants, reduce elephant encroachment into human habitation and agricultural areas, and prevent loss of life and property.

In addition, the Wildlife Institute of India is planning to conduct a study on satellite telemetry and mass communication-based early warning system related to human-elephant coexistence in South India. Based on its recommendations, a special early warning system is likely to be implemented in the Kodagu region, he said.

MP Yaduveer Wodeyar welcomed the response of the central government and said that coordination between the central, state governments, forest departments and local communities is necessary for a long-term solution that balances human life and wildlife protection. He reiterated that he is continuously working to prioritize the problems of the farmers and residents of Kodagu and provide solutions.

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