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UP to study neighbouring states’ models to tackle human-wildlife conflict
The Uttar Pradesh forest department will study wildlife conflict management models from neighboring and other states to strengthen mitigation and long-term strategies. A consultative meeting at the UP forest headquarters brought together officials, experts, scientists, and representatives from institutions working in wildlife conflict management to discuss best practices and technologies. UP aims to study innovative technologies and operational methods used elsewhere, including Uttarakhand and Maharashtra models.
Why It Matters
Rising human-wildlife conflict poses risks to communities and wildlife. Learning from other states could help UP design more effective mitigation measures and long-term strategies.
Timeline
5 Events
UP status presentation on wildlife conflict by Anuradha Vemuri
May 9, 2026
Anuradha Vemuri, principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife), gave a presentation on the present status and different dimensions of wildlife conflict in UP.
UP to conduct detailed study of external states’ technologies and methods
May 9, 2026
Sunil Chaudhary, principal chief conservator of forests, UP and head of department, said the state would conduct a detailed study of innovative technologies and operational methods currently being implemented in other states.
Review of the Maharashtra Model for wildlife conflict management
May 9, 2026
The meeting reviewed the Maharashtra Model, including hotspot mapping, deployment of trained rescue teams, involvement of veterinarians with wildlife management expertise and use of technology-based interventions.
Discussion of Uttarakhand outcomes on wildlife conflict management
May 9, 2026
Officials discussed Uttarakhand’s Living with Leopards programme, school awareness campaigns, media workshops and community participation initiatives aimed at reducing conflict incidents. A large-scale monkey sterilisation programme in Uttarakhand and its impact on wildlife conflict management was also discussed.
Consultative meeting on human-wildlife conflict mitigation at UP forest headquarters
May 9, 2026
During the consultative meeting on human-wildlife conflict mitigation held at the UP forest headquarters, officials from UP and other states, along with subject experts, scientists, researchers and representatives of institutions working in wildlife conflict management, discussed best practices and technologies being used across the country.