Recently, the Assam government launched the Gaja Mitra Scheme to reduce human-elephant conflict. The scheme is launched in 8 high-risk districts of Assam. It includes community-based rapid response teams with 8 local members in 80 conflict-prone villages. These teams will work during peak conflict months, especially paddy season, to guide elephant movement and protect crops.
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