Uttarakhand Unveils Multi-Pronged Strategy to Combat Human-Wildlife Conflict

• CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a multi-pronged strategy to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand.
• Measures include solar fencing, sensor-based alert systems, and modern wildlife sterilisation centres for animals like monkeys and bears.
• District-level rehabilitation and rescue centres for various wild animals will be established across the state.
• An additional ₹5 crore allocated to the Forest Department for equipment like nets, cages, and tranquillizer guns.
• CM Dhami discussed the issue with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, securing assurance of central support for scientific management and technology.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand implements a comprehensive plan with biofencing, sterilisation, and rescue centres to reduce human-wildlife conflict.