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Andhra Pradesh Allocates Rs 169.98 crore Over Five Years to curb Human‑Elephant Conflict
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:41 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh government has earmarked Rs 169.98 crore for a five‑year programme aimed at reducing rising human‑elephant clashes.
The state of Andhra Pradesh announced a dedicated fund of Rs 169.98 crore to be deployed over the next five years to address the growing incidence of human‑elephant conflict in its forested districts.
The allocation, disclosed by the state administration, is intended to support measures that mitigate clashes between local communities and wild elephants, which have been on the rise in recent years.
Officials indicated that the financing will be channelled through existing wildlife management agencies, enabling them to implement preventive actions and provide assistance to affected residents.
The scheme reflects the government's broader commitment to balancing wildlife conservation with the safety and livelihoods of people living near forest corridors.
The allocation, disclosed by the state administration, is intended to support measures that mitigate clashes between local communities and wild elephants, which have been on the rise in recent years.
Officials indicated that the financing will be channelled through existing wildlife management agencies, enabling them to implement preventive actions and provide assistance to affected residents.
The scheme reflects the government's broader commitment to balancing wildlife conservation with the safety and livelihoods of people living near forest corridors.