By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Women, who are demonstrating their accomplishments across diverse fields, much like aiming for the stars, are now delving into the Forest Department, actively participating in initiatives for forest conservation. Under the leadership of Conservator of Forests (CF), Mysuru Circle Dr. Malathi Priya, they are not only meeting but also exceeding the…
Rs. 200 crore sought to mitigate human-animal conflict: Khandre
January 28, 2024Nanjangud: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has assured that significant steps are being taken to address the persistent issue of human-animal conflict permanently. Adequate funds have been allocated for installing rail barricades to mitigate the elephant menace in the villages surrounding the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Speaking at a meeting with villagers to discuss the man-animal conflict…
Rise in human-animal conflict: Higher training for personnel
December 6, 2023Belagavi: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre convened a meeting with Ministers K.J. George, N.S. Boseraju, MLAs A.S. Ponnanna and Dr. Manthar Gowda and other MLAs from Hassan and Chikkamagaluru along with officials from the Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) to address the escalating instances of human-elephant conflicts in the State. The meeting was held at Suvarna Soudha…
Mitigating human-animal conflict: Nodal Officers for nine districts
November 24, 2023Saswati Mishra is Nodal Officer for Mysuru district Mysore/Mysuru: Amid growing concerns over the escalating human-animal conflict in the State and in a bid to bolster a plan incorporating innovative technology to tackle the issue, the State Government has announced the appointment of Nodal Officers tasked with mitigating conflicts in nine districts. Senior IFS Officers…
‘Officers must visit areas of human-animal conflicts’
July 22, 2023Bengaluru: In response to the rising concerns over forest encroachment and the resulting human-animal conflict in Karnataka, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has taken decisive steps to address the pressing issue. The government is now focused on taking legal action against those who encroach on forest land, with particular emphasis on safeguarding the Western Ghats…
Mitigating human-animal conflict: Legislative Council delegation visits Bandipur, Nagarahole
October 29, 2021Saragur: In an effort to find a long-lasting solution to the human-animal conflict, a delegation led by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman M.K. Pranesh, who is also the Chairman of the Petitions Committee, visited Hediyala, Omkara and Moleyur ranges of Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Oct. 27. The team visited the areas and inspected the rail…
Human-animal conflict on the rise again in Kodagu
September 1, 2021KPCC Legal Cell President A.S. Ponnanna demands permanent project Madikeri: Repeated incidents of man-animal conflicts are on the rise again in Kodagu and people are being killed as they are coming in the way of wild animals, especially elephants. Rapid decline in forest cover has reduced the inhabitable area and resources for elephants and as…
‘Human-animal conflict cases on the decline in forest fringes’
February 21, 2021Wildlife Conservation Foundation holds awareness camp for final year Journalism students Mysore/Mysuru: Post-Graduate students of Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore (UoM), visited villages situated on forest borders and interacted with villagers regarding steps followed to check human-animal conflict. This was as part of ‘environment awareness’ camp organised on behalf of Wildlife…
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