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Shri Bhupender Yadav says Vigilant use of technology and sympathizing approach towards animals needed to avoid Man-Animal conflict 

Posted On: 21 FEB 2024 3:19PM by PIB Delhi

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav has  said  that the ongoing man-animal conflict can be resolved with the vigilant use of technology along with a sympathizing approach towards wild animals.

While talking to the media persons on his arrival at the  Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru this morning, Shri Yadav said, “ We came to know that there is an animal-human conflict, especially in Wayanad and the border of Bandipur and Wayanad.”

“In order to resolve the ongoing man-animal conflict, we should use the technology vigilantly while also adopting a sympathizing approach towards animals. Central government has been issuing advisories in this regard.” said the  Union Minister.

Terming the situation very grave, Shri Yadav   said, “I have been apprised of the current situation by the ministry officials. I have called the senior scientists from WII , ministry officials and the State officials to discuss the situation. We will take care of it.”

The Union Minister  also said that he would meet the victims and ensure the compensation issued by Central government reaches the victims positively.

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