Chennai: State Forest Minister Mathiventhan attended the International Conference on Human-Elephant Conflict Management, organized by the Karnataka Forest Department at Bengaluru on Tuesday.
Delegates from 9 totally different international locations and varied states throughout India and roughly 2,900 contributors from throughout the state held interactive discussions and attended scientific lectures that offered contemporary views and progressive options to consolidate the experience on Asian elephants and discover greatest practices for harmonious coexistence.
The inter-ministerial discussions recognized frequent challenges confronted by totally different states concerning human-elephant battle and highlighted the necessity for data and data sharing.
Various stalls and exhibitions showcased the newest technological options for managing conflicts in real-time, aiming to forestall the lack of human life and property.
Inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah the convention was attended by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Kerala Forest Minister A Ok Sasidharan, Telangana Forest Minister Konda Surekha and Jharkhand Education Minister Badiyanath Ram.