Emphasises coordinated mitigation measures
Bandipora, Oct 31: A meeting of the District Level Task Force (DTF) for Mitigation and Management of Human-Wildlife Conflict was held under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Bandipora, Nazir Ahmad Mir to review the prevailing situation and discuss preventive measures.
During the meeting, the Wildlife Department highlighted human-wildlife conflict hotspots, incidents of human casualties and injuries, and the need for adequate manpower and infrastructure, particularly in Gurez. Concerns regarding crop damage caused by wild boars and monkeys were also discussed.
The committee emphasised proper garbage disposal, community awareness, plantation on barren hills and improved inter-departmental coordination to minimise human-wildlife interactions.
On the occasion, the Wildlife Department was directed to submit a detailed requisition for infrastructure, while the proposed crop-damage insurance scheme was also discussed as a possible relief mechanism for affected farmers.
Among others, the meeting was attended by the Wildlife Warden, North Kashmir Division, Sopore; Chief Medical Officer, Bandipora; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Bandipora; District Information Officer, Bandipora; and Range Officer, Wildlife, Ajas.
