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Union Budget ignores Kerala’s plea for support amid growing human-wildlife conflicts

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Union Budget ignores Kerala’s plea for support amid growing human-wildlife conflicts

The Union Budget offers no solace for Kerala that has been grappling with escalating human-wildlife conflicts amid a severe resource crunch. The Forest department recently submitted a memorandum to the Centre requesting a special package of ₹620 crore to address the growing crisis. The absence of adequate budgetary support could also further hinder efforts to … Read more

‘Kozhikode-Wayanad tunnel road project could aggravate human-wildlife conflict’

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‘Kozhikode-Wayanad tunnel road project could aggravate human-wildlife conflict’

The ambitious Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi twin tunnel road project connecting Kozhikode with Wayanad has run into rough weather with the State Expert Appraisal Committee warning that the project could escalate human-wildlife conflicts. The expert panel has expressed concern over the four-lane proposal when it was evaluating the application for environmental clearance. “The committee noted that there is … Read more