Zero compensation drive to clear all wildlife conflict claims by March 31: Minister A.K. Saseendran
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran announced a 'Zero Compensation Drive' to clear all pending human-wildlife conflict claims by March 31, 2026.
Background
Since then, ₹72.52 crore has been disbursed as compensation for wildlife-related incidents.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹72.52 crore disbursed as compensation for wildlife conflict since March 2024
- SchemeZero Compensation Drive: Initiative to clear all pending wildlife conflict claims by March 31, 2026
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in managing human-wildlife conflict in biodiversity-rich states and suggest measures to mitigate conflict-related fatalities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Delays in claim processing and verification of human-wildlife conflict incidents
- Disaster management framework: Integration of wildlife conflict into state-specific disaster response protocols
- Ecological-social trade-off: Balancing habitat preservation with the safety of rural and forest-fringe communities
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Disaster management · Biodiversity conservation · Compensation mechanism · Rapid response teams
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