Gaja Mitra in Assam | Human-wildlife conflict is a significant issue in Assam, particularly involving elephants. Encroachment on land used by humans and habitat fragmentation are major contributing factors. These conflicts lead to casualties for both humans and elephants, as well as damage to property and livelihoods. To address the escalating human-elephant conflict in Assam, authorities have launched Gaja Mitra, a dedicated initiative aimed at protecting both local communities and the state's majestic elephants.
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Assam Launches Gaja Mitra To Curb Human-Animal Conflicts
The Gaja Mitra programme in Assam is being launched in five districts that are most severely impacted by human-elephant conflict: Goalpara, Baksa, Udalguri, Sonitpur, and Nagaon
OT Staff
5 June 2025
Gaja Mitra aims to improve understanding of elephant behaviour (representational image)
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Gaja Mitra aims to improve understanding of elephant behaviour (representational image)
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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