Keralam to double compensation for wildlife attack deaths, crop loss
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Human-wildlife conflict management: a GS3 case study on agrarian livelihoods and mitigation strategies.
Why in news
Kerala's Forest and Wildlife Minister Shibu Baby John announced a doubling of compensation for wildlife attacks on coconut and cocoa plants to address human-wildlife conflict.
Background
The Kerala government announced a compensation of ₹15 per coconut and ₹30 per cocoa plant for wildlife-related damage. The initiative involves a three-pronged strategy of containment, mitigation, and compensation across 55 priority areas.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCompensation for wildlife attacks in Kerala: ₹15 per coconut and ₹30 per cocoa plant
- FactNumber of priority areas for human-wildlife conflict strategy: 55
- S&TTechnologies proposed for human-wildlife conflict management: AI and remote sensing
Prelims practice question
With reference to the human-wildlife conflict management strategy in Kerala, consider the following statements:
- AI and remote sensing are proposed technologies for managing human-wildlife conflict.
- The government announced a compensation of ₹15 per coconut and ₹30 per cocoa plant.
- The initiative involves a strategy of containment, mitigation, and compensation across 60 priority areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The initiative involves 55 priority areas.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of managing human-wildlife conflict in agrarian landscapes and evaluate the efficacy of compensation-based mitigation strategies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic loss: High vulnerability of plantation crops like cocoa and coconut to wildlife damage
- Technological integration: Utilization of AI and remote sensing for real-time conflict monitoring
- Policy trade-offs: Balancing wildlife conservation goals with the livelihood security of rural farmers
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Mitigation strategy · Remote sensing · Compensation mechanism · Agrarian livelihoods
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