Human deaths in encounter with elephants in Odisha, a cause of concern, says WSO
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Why in news
The Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) expressed concern over Odisha recording 171 human deaths due to elephant encounters in 2024-25, the highest in India.
Background
The Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) reported 171 human deaths in Odisha during 2024-25. The WSO Secretary, Biswajit Mohanty, attributed the rise to mining, industrial growth, and infrastructure development disrupting elephant movement corridors.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOdisha recorded 171 human deaths in elephant encounters in 2024-25.
- PlaceThe Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) is the body reporting the conflict data.
- EnvironmentElephant movement corridors are being disrupted by mining and infrastructure development.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between industrial development and wildlife conservation in India. How can corridor-based planning mitigate human-elephant conflict?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Developmental friction: Conflict between infrastructure expansion and the preservation of migratory corridors
- Institutional gap: Lack of government responsiveness to escalating human-wildlife conflict data
- Ecological fragmentation: Impact of mining and industrialization on elephant habitat connectivity
Keywords: Human-Wildlife Conflict · Habitat Fragmentation · Migratory Corridors · Sustainable Development · Biodiversity Conservation
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