Kerala Budget earmarks ₹288.60 crore for forestry and wildlife conservation, focus on reducing human-wildlife conflict
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims·
Why in news
Kerala's Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced a ₹288.60 crore allocation in the State Budget for forest and wildlife conservation to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
Background
The Kerala State Budget earmarks ₹288.60 crore for wildlife conservation. Key initiatives include solar fence installation, habitat improvement, and public awareness programs to protect agriculture and rural livelihoods.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKerala State Budget allocation for forest and wildlife conservation: ₹288.60 crore
- S&TSolar fences are proposed as a primary measure to mitigate human-wildlife conflict
- PlaceThe budget allocation specifically targets the state of Kerala
For Mains
Q. Discuss the strategies required to balance biodiversity conservation with the protection of rural livelihoods in regions prone to human-wildlife conflict.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological-Economic Trade-off: Balancing habitat preservation with the security of agricultural land and rural livelihoods
- Technological Intervention: Efficacy of solar fencing versus long-term habitat restoration for wildlife management
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Biodiversity conservation · Habitat improvement · Rural livelihoods · Mitigation strategies
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