Plan to Prevent Human-Wildlife Conflict | 16 Jan 2024
Why in News?
Recently, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami issued directions to the Forest Department to prepare an action plan to prevent human-wildlife conflict.
- This comes after rising incidents of leopards attacking children in different parts of Uttarakhand.
Key Points
- The officials are asked to prepare a proposal to increase from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh financial assistance paid to the families of those killed in human-wildlife conflicts.
- The chief minister also warned of strict action against officials who are found negligent in this regard.