Priyanka Gandhi Raises Wayanad Human-Wildlife Conflict in Parliament
Deccan ChronicleThiruvananthapuram: Priyanka Gandhi on Monday raised the issue of the Wayanad human-wildlife conflict in Parliament and sought adequate compensation for the victims of such attacks. She noted that approximately 90 individuals have fallen victim to human-wildlife conflicts within the Wayanad parliamentary constituency in the past year. Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav while responding to Priyanka’s question stated that a team of central government officials, led by him, visited three taluks in the Wayanad constituency to assess the situation. The agreement focuses on several important aspects, including identifying the root causes of human-wildlife conflicts, delineating conflict zones, streamlining intervention processes to minimize delays, exchanging rapid information, and sharing resources and services.