Chhattisgarh's Gajrath Yatra: Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Elephants

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the 'Gajrath Yatra' to tackle human-elephant conflicts through community awareness. The initiative educates citizens on elephant behavior and co-existence, distributing informative materials and engaging communities. A tree-planting campaign, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,' was also launched.

On Saturday, Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched the 'Gajrath Yatra,' aiming to mitigate the ongoing human-elephant conflicts that plague the state by promoting wildlife conservation awareness.

The initiative focuses on educating communities about elephant behavior, emphasizing safety and co-existence through sessions in schools, gram panchayats, and local markets, as noted by officials.

Highlighting the crucial role of community engagement, Sai emphasized that the 'Gajrath Yatra' serves as an effective platform for reducing human-wildlife conflicts. The event also saw the release of educational materials by the state forest department and the introduction of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' tree-planting campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)