Tamil Nadu hikes human-wildlife conflict compensation to ₹5 lakh for major injuries
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Human-wildlife conflict and livelihood security: a GS3 and Ethics case study on mitigation strategies.
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government issued an order through the Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department to hike compensation rates for human-wildlife conflict.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government increased the maximum compensation for major injuries caused by wildlife to ₹5 lakh. Crop damage limits were set at ₹40,000 per acre, while compensation for pucca houses rose to ₹1.5 lakh and milch cattle to ₹40,000.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMaximum compensation for major human injuries in Tamil Nadu wildlife conflicts: ₹5 lakh
- FactCrop damage compensation limit in Tamil Nadu: ₹40,000 per acre
- FactCompensation for pucca houses in Tamil Nadu: ₹1.5 lakh
- FactCompensation for milch cattle in Tamil Nadu: ₹40,000
- BodyEnvironment, Climate Change and Forest Department: The body responsible for the compensation order in Tamil Nadu
Prelims practice question
With reference to human-wildlife conflict compensation in Tamil Nadu, consider the following statements:
- Compensation for pucca houses has been increased to ₹1.5 lakh.
- The compensation limit for crop damage is set at ₹50,000 per acre.
- The maximum compensation for major injuries caused by wildlife is ₹5 lakh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states the limit is ₹40,000 per acre.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the socio-economic implications of human-wildlife conflict in agrarian landscapes and evaluate the efficacy of monetary compensation as a mitigation strategy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic vulnerability: High crop loss and livestock predation disproportionately affecting small-scale farmers
- Ecological friction: Habitat fragmentation leading to increased wildlife-human interface in agricultural zones
- Policy trade-off: Balancing wildlife conservation goals with the immediate livelihood security of rural populations
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Compensation mechanism · Livelihood security · Habitat fragmentation · Mitigation strategy
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