Assam's Monkey Menace, Human-Elephant Conflict Trigger SOP To Handle Them
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Why in news
The Assam government announced the preparation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to mitigate human-elephant conflict and monkey menace to protect farmers and biodiversity.
Background
The Assam government plans to implement a multi-pronged strategy involving compensation, farmer assistance, and habitat restoration. Key technical interventions include the installation of solar fencing and bio-fencing to prevent wildlife incursions.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceAssam: A state in Northeast India frequently experiencing human-wildlife conflict.
- FactThe SOP for human-elephant conflict and monkey menace is slated for preparation by July 2024.
- S&TSolar fencing: A method using solar-powered electricity to deter wildlife from agricultural lands.
- S&TBio-fencing: Using natural barriers like thick vegetation or thorny plants to create wildlife boundaries.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic challenges posed by human-wildlife conflict in Northeast India and evaluate the effectiveness of physical and biological barriers.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological fragmentation: Habitat loss forcing wildlife into agricultural zones and increasing conflict frequency.
- Economic vulnerability: Crop damage and livestock loss disproportionately affecting small-scale farmers in the Northeast.
- Technological trade-offs: Balancing the efficacy of solar fencing with the need for non-lethal, wildlife-friendly deterrents.
Keywords: Human-Wildlife Conflict · Habitat Restoration · Bio-fencing · Biodiversity Conservation · Socio-economic Impact
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