Take steps to prevent man-animal conflict: Katti
2 years, 10 months ago

Take steps to prevent man-animal conflict: Katti

The Hindu  

Minister for Forest, Food and Civil Supplies Umesh Katti on Saturday called upon forest officers to take measures to prevent man-animal conflict, which was resulting in loss of human lives and also loss of crops. Chairing the review meeting of Forest and Food and Civil Supplies Departments in Udupi, Mr. Katti said the lack of food and water in the forest area was leading to wild animals venturing out of the area and causing damage in the human habitation. Asking officials to take steps for maintenance of solar fencing installed at forest boundaries, Mr. Katti said officials should consider alternate measures to prevent egress of wild animals as solar fencing is not used much. The Minister said he will write to the Central Government about demand by Udupi Paddy growers that paddy should be procured from farmers under the Minimum Support price scheme in September and October.

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Urgent policy reforms needed to curb rising man-animal conflicts
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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Farmers from Coimbatore demand timely release of compensation, measures to protect crops from wild animals
1 year, 5 months ago

Farmers from Coimbatore demand timely release of compensation, measures to protect crops from wild animals

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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8 years, 9 months ago

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh lack data on human-animal conflict zones

Deccan Chronicle  

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