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GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Animal husbandry, fisheries & allied· Prelims + Mains·
Human-wildlife conflict and technological interventions: a relevant GS3 Agriculture and Environment case study.
Why in news
Kerala's Agriculture Minister T. Siddique announced a State-level conclave at Thiruvambady to develop strategies against wildlife attacks on farmers in hilly regions.
Background
The conclave is organized by the Agriculture and Forest departments to explore AI, bio-fencing, and conventional methods. The Kerala government has increased compensation for wildlife attacks by 25% and is seeking Union government financial assistance.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCompensation for wildlife attacks in Kerala has been increased by 25%.
- S&TBio-fencing and AI are proposed technologies to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
- PlaceThiruvambady, Kerala, is the site of the state-level conclave.
Prelims practice question
Which technology is proposed as a method to mitigate human-wildlife conflict during the Kerala conclave?
- (a)Geo-fencing
- (b)Bio-fencing
- (c)Aero-fencing
- (d)Hydro-fencing
Show answer
Answer: (b) Bio-fencing — The note mentions bio-fencing and AI as proposed technologies to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of climate change on human-wildlife conflict in hilly regions and evaluate the efficacy of technological interventions like bio-fencing in mitigating these risks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological shift: Climate-induced habitat loss forcing wildlife into agricultural zones
- Technological trade-off: High capital cost of AI-based monitoring vs. scalability of conventional fencing
- Fiscal constraint: Dependency on Union financial assistance for state-level compensation schemes
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Bio-fencing · Climate change impact · Preventive measures · Agricultural security
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