Human-Animal Conflict
Muthuvans and Human-Animal Conflicts
The Muthuvans are a tribe of cultivators who dwell in the hilly regions of Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore and Madurai and Kerala’s Adimali and Devikulam forest regions of Idukki district. They have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence
The ongoing Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence aims to tackle the complex issue of conflicts between humans and wildlife that have resulted in a loss of biodiversity and harm to both humans and animals. With the conference being held ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Summits and Conferences
Indian Government’s 14 Guidelines to Address Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC)
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is a critical issue in India, where the coexistence of humans and wild animals is necessary. HWC is defined as the negative impact of the interaction between humans and wildlife on either or both parties. To address ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Odisha’s Strategy to mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict
The Forest Department of the Odisha recently submitted a Ten Pillar Strategy to mitigate Man-Elephant conflict in the state. There are more than 2000 elephants in the state of Odisha spread across the Bhitarkanika National Park, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Debrigarh ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Bihar: Elephant rescue Centre at Valmiki Tiger Reserve
An elephant rescue centre has been established by the forest department of Bihar at Valmiki Tiger Reserve at West Champaran district of Bihar. Highlights The elephant rescue centre will be used to rehabilitate stray, abandoned and injured elephants. This facility ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Project RE – HAB
Project RE – HAB is Reducing Elephant Human – Attacks using Bees. It was recently launched in Assam. What is Project RE – HAB? The Project RE – HAB creates “bee fences”. The honey bees in these fences’ thwart elephant ..