Tamil Nadu to spend ₹180 crore for human-wildlife conflict mitigation in 100 villages
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims·
Human-wildlife conflict and conservation technology: a relevant GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government announced a ₹180 crore Comprehensive Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Scheme to address safety and ecological issues in 100 villages across the Western Ghats.
Background
The scheme covers 11 districts in the Western Ghats and spans five years (2026-2027 to 2030-2031). It includes infrastructure like solar fences, GPS-enabled vehicles, and night patrolling, with an initial ₹20 crore allocation for the first year.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal outlay for the Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Scheme is ₹180 crore over five years.
- PlaceThe scheme targets 100 villages across 11 districts in the Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu.
- S&TMitigation measures include solar fences and GPS-enabled vehicles.
- FactAnnual allocation for the scheme is set at ₹40 crore from the second year onwards.
Prelims practice question
Which region in Tamil Nadu is the primary focus of the ₹180 crore Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Scheme?
- (a)Palani Hills
- (b)Annamalai Hills
- (c)Nilgiri Biosphere
- (d)Western Ghats
Show answer
Answer: (d) Western Ghats — The scheme targets 100 villages across 11 districts in the Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic challenges of human-wildlife conflict in biodiversity hotspots like the Western Ghats and evaluate the efficacy of technological interventions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological integrity: Balancing wildlife corridor connectivity with the expansion of human settlements in biodiversity hotspots
- Technological limitations: Potential for solar fences to disrupt natural migratory patterns of megafauna
- Fiscal sustainability: Long-term maintenance costs of high-tech patrolling equipment versus community-led conservation
Keywords: Human-Wildlife Conflict · Biodiversity Hotspots · Western Ghats · Conservation Technology · Mitigation Strategy
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