The Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Bhupender Yadav, convened high-level meetings at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve to discuss policies to overcome human-wildlife conflict and to strengthen conservation initiatives. The 28th National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) meeting and the 22nd Steering Committee meeting of the Project Elephant brought together officials, scientists and experts to discuss progress in protecting tigers and elephants and in mitigating human-tiger and human-elephant conflict. Minister Yadav also stressed science-based management, inclusion of people in planning, inter-state organisation, and landscape planning as components of national wildlife conservation efforts.
Bhupender Yadav Reviews Human-Wildlife Conflict Measures in Key Meetings
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Classified meetings on the strategies to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and nature conservation were chaired by the Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve.
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It was a meeting between the officials, scientists, and the field experts in the 28 th National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) meeting and 22 nd Steering Committee of Project Elephant.
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The strategy of science-based management, plans at a landscape level, community involvement, and interstate coordination were discussed.
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Some of the policies to control human-tiger conflict, such as the three-pronged approach and the external reserve tiger management, were emphasised.
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The meetings analysed human-elephant conflict drivers, compensation mechanisms and mitigation studies.
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Along with such decisions as approval of conservation plans, Project Cheetah expansion, addition of prey, and landscape planning were made.
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This was focused on the use of scientific methods of action and the alignment of efforts to minimise the wars within the country.
Wildlife Sanctuaries of India (PYQs)
| Year | Exam | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NDA | What is the correct south-to-north order of Bhadra, Simlipal, Pachmarhi, and Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuaries? | Bhadra → Simlipal → Pachmarhi → Shikari Devi |
| 2021 | UPSC Prelims | Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is the oldest waterbird sanctuary in India. True or False? | Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary was established in 1936 and is the oldest wildlife sanctuary in India. |
| 2022 | SSC CGL | In which state is Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary located? | Karnataka — Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1951. |
| 2023 | SSC CGL | What is the status of Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary? | Ramsar site — Vedanthangal is designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance. |
| 2024 | UPSC / State PSC | Which wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan was established in 1983? | Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary — established in 1983. |
| 2025 | SSC MTS | Oussudu Bird Sanctuary in Puducherry was established in which year? | 2008 — Oussudu Bird Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary in Puducherry. |
| 2025 | UPSC Prelims | Barela Bird Sanctuary in Bihar was established in which year? | 1997 — Barela Bird Sanctuary was declared on 28 January 1997. |
Conclusion (Human-wildlife conflict)
Human-wildlife conflict is a great problem for conservation and social security. The analysis of the mitigation strategies by Minister Bhupender Yadav demonstrates the significance of science-oriented management, participation of communities, and inter-state collaboration. Appropriate policies such as habitat management and the compensation of conflicts are very important to ensure protection of the wildlife and human populations, as well as sustainable coexistence.
