Mysuru: Member of Parliament Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Odeyar has urged the central government to provide a permanent solution to the increasing elephant-human conflict in Kodagu district and to implement the Nagaravani (City Forest) project at Tippayyanakere Lake in Mysuru. He submitted a memorandum to Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav in New Delhi. According to Yaduveer, incidents of elephants entering agricultural lands and human settlements in various parts of Kodagu district are on the rise, causing significant problems for the people, especially farmers, plantation workers, and laborers living in villages on the forest fringes. To mitigate elephant-human conflict and devise a long-term strategy, central assistance is necessary, including strengthening elephant barriers, installing solar fencing, scientific monitoring of elephant movement, early warning systems, improvement of forest habitats, and providing adequate compensation to farmers. Yaduveer also requested the development of Tippayyanakere Lake under the Nagaravani project, which is a significant environmental and biodiversity spot, and sought technical and financial assistance for the project. The minister has assured that the matter will be considered positively and necessary action will be taken after discussing with officials.
Permanent Solution Needed for Elephant-Human Conflict, Development of Tippayyanakere Lake Urged
