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Madhya Pradesh Approves ₹47.11 Crore Plan to Address Human-Elephant Conflicts

The multi-year initiative includes technology upgrades, community training, and conservation efforts to mitigate risks and protect elephants migrating from Chhattisgarh.

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Overview

  • The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved a ₹47.11 crore plan spanning four years (2023–24 to 2026–27) to tackle human-elephant conflicts in the state.
  • Key measures include setting up control rooms, E-eye surveillance, solar-powered fencing, rapid response teams, and AI/satellite monitoring systems.
  • Community training programs will educate villagers on safe practices and form the Haathi Mitra Dal to support conflict mitigation and conservation efforts.
  • The plan combines traditional and innovative deterrents, such as chili-based methods, citrus plantations, trip alarms, and bee-hive fences, to reduce crop and property damage.
  • Rescue and rehabilitation initiatives for wild elephants will be implemented, emphasizing coexistence and safety in areas heavily affected by elephant migration from Chhattisgarh.