Human-animal conflict

As per the data, from April 2016 to May 2018, the conflict(s) were reported in all 10 districts in the Kashmir Valley. Shopian district reported the most incidents, 39% of sightings, with Kupwara and Anantnag following at 32% and 24%, respectively.

India's rich biodiversity is an essential asset to the country. But, the conflict between economic development and environmental conservation continues to threaten wildlife.

The Odisha Minister of Forest and Environment Pradip Kumar Amat, the increasing conflict between humans and elephants have caused the loss of 925 human lives in the state over the past ten years.

They were nothing more than proof of the impact of this phenomenon induced by human activity and of the urgency to act before it is too late, experts and various United Nations agencies linked to the environment and development point out.

On Ground | Kashmir Report | Man-animal conflict Kashmir; The human-animal conflict has experienced a sharp increase with more cases reported

Once, during an evening walk with my friends, I see some forest officials walking in front of me. When we reached near them, they advised us to leave the area and go back.

Human-animal conflict; Due to human errors, the human-animal conflict has witnessed a rapid escalation and more cases are being reported from