Idukki District Collector orders removal of encroachments after 82 killed by wild elephants
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Human-wildlife conflict and corridor restoration: a relevant GS3 Environment and Disaster Management case study.
Why in news
The Idukki District Collector ordered the removal of encroachments in the Anayirankal dam catchment area to mitigate human-elephant conflict following 82 deaths since 2015.
Background
The District Collector issued the order on November 7 under the Disaster Management Act. The action targets buildings, fences, and agricultural plots to restore natural elephant corridors in Idukki district.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact82 people were killed by wild elephant attacks in Idukki district since 2015
Prelims practice question
Under which Act did the Idukki District Collector issue the order to remove encroachments in the Anayirankal dam catchment area?
- (a)Environment Protection Act
- (b)Forest Conservation Act
- (c)Wildlife Protection Act
- (d)Disaster Management Act
Show answer
Answer: (d) Disaster Management Act — The note specifies that the District Collector issued the order under the Disaster Management Act.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between infrastructure development and wildlife conservation in ecologically sensitive zones. How can corridor restoration mitigate human-wildlife conflict?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological fragmentation: Loss of migratory corridors leading to increased human-elephant encounters
- Legal enforcement: Balancing property rights against conservation mandates under the Disaster Management Act
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Ecological corridors · Encroachment · Biodiversity conservation · Disaster Management
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