New Delhi | August 5, 2026
The Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) met in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister Bhupender Yadav to deliberate on Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Mitigation.
The committee evaluated technological integration, community engagement, and regional strategies to foster long-term coexistence between human populations and wildlife across high-conflict landscapes.
Key National Institutional Developments & Milestones
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Centre of Excellence on Human–Wildlife Conflict (CoE-HWC): Formally established at WII-SACON, Coimbatore, as a national apex body for scientific research, policy formulation, technological innovation, and capacity building.
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National Human–Wildlife Conflict Portal: Launched on July 10, 2026, serving as a unified digital platform for incident recording, real-time data management, and decision support.
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Regional Action Plan (RAP): Formal approval granted for the Elephant Conservation Action Plan for South India.
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Scientific Carrying Capacity Assessment: Proposed by MoS (EFCC) Kirti Vardhan Singh to conduct habitat-based scientific assessments evaluating ecosystem carrying capacity to balance resource availability with wildlife populations.
State-Level Mitigation Models & Presentations
| State | Framework / Model Highlights | Key Interventions & Tools |
| Assam | Landscape-Based Strategy | Zonal HWC Risk Reduction Committees, corridor protection, and community livelihood diversification. |
| Karnataka | 6-Pillar Predictive Model | AI surveillance, command centers, e-Parihara digital compensation, and a proposed National HWC Mission. |
| Kerala | Disaster Management Framework | HWC declared a State-Specific Disaster, establishment of 273 conflict Panchayat networks, Jana Jagaratha Samitis, and SARPA volunteers. |
| Madhya Pradesh | ‘Prevention First’ Model | AI surveillance, GPS tracking, species-specific SOPs, and community networks (Bagh Mitra, Hathi Mitra). |
| Uttarakhand | Command & Control Roadmap | 24×7 Helpline (1926), e-surveillance, bio-fencing, and ‘Living with Leopards/Tigers’ coexistence modules. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Terai Arc Focus | Rapid Response Teams, solar fencing, early warning systems, and 4 specialized animal rescue centers. |
Key Summary
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Filing Authority: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) / Press Information Bureau (PIB)
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Date: August 5, 2026
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Location: New Delhi
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Domain Focus: Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC), CoE-HWC Coimbatore, Digital Portals, Wildlife Conservation & National Environmental Governance
