https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

India Reinforces Commitment to Elephant Conservation at 21st Project Elephant Steering Committee Meeting – Details Inside

Union Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav called for coordinated action with agencies such as the Indian Railways, Ministry of Power, NHAI, and mining developers to mitigate wildlife conflict
Indian Masterminds Stories

The 21st Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant was held on June 26, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) in Dehradun, under the chairmanship of Union Environment Minister Mr. Bhupender Yadav. The meeting brought together senior officials, scientists, field experts, and representatives from elephant-range states and conservation institutions to assess the progress of the project and chart the way forward for elephant conservation in India.

Also Read: From Vision to Reality: India Fast-Tracks ₹417 Cr High-Tech Manufacturing with Electronics Hub in UP’s Noida – Details Inside

Focus on Human-Elephant Conflict and Community Participation

During the meeting, Mr. Bhupender Yadav highlighted the urgency of addressing human-elephant conflict, a persistent challenge that threatens both wildlife and human lives. He stressed the need for community engagement in conservation efforts, especially in conflict-prone regions. He also underlined the importance of improving the working conditions and ensuring social security for frontline forest staff and conservation workers.

The Union Minister called for coordinated action with agencies such as the Indian Railways, Ministry of Power, NHAI, and mining developers to mitigate wildlife conflict. He encouraged institutions like SACON, IIFM, WII, and state training centers to collaborate on awareness campaigns and outreach efforts. Mr. Yadav also emphasized the need for data collection and analysis, particularly on elephant deaths due to railway accidents, and urged inter-state knowledge sharing to replicate best practices.

Key Project Updates and Documents Released

Significant updates shared during the meeting included:

  • Regional Action Plans on human-elephant conflict in Southern and North-Eastern India.
  • Completion of surveys across 3,452.4 km of railway tracks, identifying 77 high-risk areas.
  • Progress in DNA profiling of captive elephants, with 1,911 profiles completed across 22 states.
  • Completion of Phase-I of elephant population estimation in North-Eastern states, involving 16,500 dung samples.
  • Ongoing development of a Model Elephant Conservation Plan for the Nilgiri Elephant Reserve, expected by December 2025.

The meeting also saw the release of key publications, including:

  • A report on Elephant-Train collision mitigation.
  • A 23-year study on human-elephant conflict in Assam, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.
  • An advisory on safe tusk trimming for captive elephants.
  • The latest edition of Trumpet, the Project Elephant quarterly newsletter.

Upcoming Initiatives

The Committee discussed preparations for World Elephant Day celebrations on August 12, 2025, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, which will feature the Gaj Gaurav Awards. Other upcoming actions include:

  • Finalization of the Nilgiri ECP.
  • Launch of a three-year elephant tracking study in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
  • Management Effectiveness Evaluations (MEE) in elephant reserves with CAMPA funding.
  • Development of a conservation strategy for the Ripu-Chirang Elephant Reserve, with focus on the Udalguri landscape.

The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive, community-driven conservation model rooted in traditional knowledge and modern science.

Also Read: MP: Rare Civet Cat Spotted in Bandhavgarh National Park, Sparks Excitement Among Wildlife Enthusiasts


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
GRID
Top Grid Role Open: PESB Calls Applications for Director (Market Operation), Grid-India - Know details
Shipping-Corporation-of-India-SCI
PESB Picks Chandran Durai Deniel for Key Director Role at Shipping Corporation of India- Details Inside
ChhattisgarhGovt_resized
Chhattisgarh Govt Sets Up State Capital Region Authority to Drive Coordinated Urban Growth in Raipur - Details Inside
CM Pushkar Dhami-resized
Uttarakhand: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Charts Ambitious Tourism Blueprint for Economic Revival - All Details Inside
CM Vishnu Deo Sai - resized
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Inaugurates Training Programme for Panchayat Leaders - Details Inside
Screenshot 2025-07-17 203742
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Reviews Rs. 1,100 Crore Dharoi Dam Tourism Project
fake IAS officer Etawah robbery
Fake IAS Officer Arrested for Robbery in UP's Etawah; Used Govt Vehicle, Illegal Arms Recovered
jharkhand-logo-resized
World Bank Lauds Jharkhand’s JOHAR Project for Empowering Women Farmers - Here's All You Need To Know
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
promila gupta
The Secret of The Secret – How To Make The Universe Conspire For You
AI 171 CRASH
AAIB Initial Probe In AI-171 Crash Questioned By Aviation Experts
Ravi Kapoor
Why Ex-IRS Officer Ravi Kapoor Walked Away from Power
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Bhavesh Royada
“People often don’t put in the effort required for exams of this level,” Bhavesh Royada
Bhavesh Royada left a stable engineering job to follow his passion for nature. Overcoming failures and...
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-14 at 15.58
The Economist Who Became an IFS Officer
How Abhimanyu Gahlaut balanced global economics and civil services dreams to crack UPSC with AIR 38
Disha Dwivedi UPSC
How Disha Dwivedi Cracked UPSC in Her Sixth Attempt with Unshakable Determination
Disha Dwivedi’s UPSC journey from five prelims failures to securing AIR 672 in 2024 showcases strategic...
Social Media
Standing Leopard
Leopard Stuns Internet by Standing on Two Legs Like a Meerkat
A rare video of a leopard standing on two legs in Kruger Park stuns viewers and goes viral across social...
G S Roshni
Kerala’s Fearless Forest Officer G.S. Roshni Rescues 16-Foot King Cobra with Bare Hands, Garners Praise & Critique
Beat Forest Officer G.S. Roshni’s first-ever king cobra rescue goes viral, earning her the title of ‘Green...
Kaziranga Baby Elephant
Chotu the Baby Elephant Reunited with Mother in Kaziranga: Retired IFS Officer’s Post Goes Viral
A baby elephant's emotional reunion with its mother in Kaziranga, shared by retired IFS officer Susanta...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-15 at 17.28
How a Vet Doctor Became Goa’s Top Bureaucrat and Shaped Islands, Elections and Economy
GRID
Top Grid Role Open: PESB Calls Applications for Director (Market Operation), Grid-India - Know details
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
promila gupta
AI 171 CRASH
Ravi Kapoor
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT