Gonikoppal, J. B: A few days ago. The wild elephants destroyed coffee, black pepper, coconut, betel nut, banana and coffee plants of local farmers and growers in the Shettigeri gram panchayat limits. In this context, a meeting of Ponnampet and Makutta zonal forest officers was held under the chairmanship of B. Shettigeri gram panchayat president Kollira Bopanna.
The villagers gave several suggestions to the officials on the steps to be taken for the eradication of wild elephants. The farmers and orchardists were advised to take remedial measures in the wake of continuous crop loss due to wild elephant menace. It was decided to accept applications from farmers about crop loss in the gram panchayat itself.
Ponnampet Range Forest Officer Shankar and Makutta Wildlife Officer Kiran Acharya informed the meeting that forest officials can come to the panchayat and apply. The compensation money for the loss of wild animals has already been given to the farmers till the end of May. The officials said that the remaining applications would be disposed of as soon as possible and the farmers would be compensated by the department.
Kolira Bopanna, president of B. Shettigeri grama panchayat, presided over the meeting. People are in distress due to this. There are many small farmers. The crop got destroyed due to rains and left to wither. Compensation should be as much as possible. Measures should be taken to control the menace.
The cooperation of the villagers will be sought in this regard. The officials should take immediate steps to solve the problems of the villagers. Ponnampet and Makutta zones should work jointly. This will drive the birds into the forest. He asked the officers and staff to work in coordination with each other.
Former MLA A.S. He promised to provide additional funds. He said that this fund would be utilised for controlling the menace of wild elephants. Nearby villagers submitted petitions to the authorities for compensation for the loss caused by the wild elephant. Forest department officials and other officials were present at the meeting.
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