MITIGATING HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT

Mitigative measures are implemented immediately after any conflict occurs. This includes compensation/relief packages, insurance schemes, and support for alternative livelihoods and education to conflict victims and their families.

In June 2017, the Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) doubled the compensation amount for human and property damage caused by wild animals from the protected areas by amending the compensation directive. Now the family of a person killed in a wildlife attack will receive Rs 1 million- exactly double of the earlier amount.

Likewise, an individual who suffers from serious injuries in a wildlife attack will now get compensation of maximum Rs 200,000, whereas a victim with minor injuries will receive Rs 20,000. In case of crop depredation by wild animals, the compensation has also been doubled to Rs 20,000.

From the support of the TAL program, Rapid Response Teams have been formed at the community level to provide immediate cash or food support to the victim families, rescue wild animals and monitor the illegal activities in the community.

The TAL program, through various community groups, also provides compensation ranging from Rs. 2,000 to 50,000 depending upon the damage to the victim’s family. Likewise, improved predator prof coral provided by TAL have prevented livestock depredation while the construction of fences and trenches have constrained wild animals from entering the village.

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