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GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims + Mains·
Human-wildlife conflict and technological interventions: a relevant GS3 Agriculture and Environment case study.
Why in news
Kerala's Agriculture Minister T. Siddique announced a State-level conclave at Thiruvambady to develop strategies for mitigating human-wildlife conflict and wildlife attacks on farmers.
Background
The conclave is organized by the Agriculture and Forest departments to explore AI, bio-fencing, and conventional methods. The Kerala government has increased compensation for wildlife attacks by 25% and is seeking Union government financial assistance.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCompensation for wildlife attacks in Kerala has been increased by 25%.
- PlaceThe State-level conclave is scheduled to be held at Thiruvambady, Kerala.
Prelims practice question
Which technology is proposed as a method to mitigate human-wildlife conflict during the Kerala conclave?
- (a)Geo-fencing
- (b)Bio-fencing
- (c)Aero-fencing
- (d)Hydro-fencing
Show answer
Answer: (b) Bio-fencing — The note mentions bio-fencing and AI as proposed technologies to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic challenges posed by human-wildlife conflict in hilly regions and evaluate the efficacy of technological interventions in mitigating these issues.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological pressure: Habitat fragmentation and climate change altering natural migration patterns of wildlife
- Economic vulnerability: Impact of wildlife attacks on agrarian livelihoods and the limitations of compensation-based relief
- Technological trade-offs: Balancing the efficacy of AI-driven monitoring with the costs of large-scale bio-fencing infrastructure
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Bio-fencing · Habitat fragmentation · Climate change impact · Preventive measures
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