Jharkhand is set to establish the country’s first dedicated Human-Elephant Conflict Research Centre at the Palamu Tiger Reserve to study rising human-elephant conflicts and develop scientific solutions to reduce casualties and habitat tensions.
The elephant has been moving in a circular pattern of nearly 110 kilometres, striking villages at night and retreating into dense forest cover by day.
Man-made obstacles like irrigation canals, railway lines, and highways meandering through their habitats and traditional migratory paths are hindering the giant animals’ migration and movement for food. All
According to the ministry, the initiative is part of Project Elephant, which promotes community participation and scientific approaches to address conflicts — a growing concern for conservation and public safety.
Odisha, home to 2098 elephants, is struggling to cope with the increasing human-jumbo conflict with as many as 668 human lives lost and 509 persons injured due to attack by rampaging pachyderms.
