Goa, Karnataka Unite to Tackle Elephant Conflict

Goa and Karnataka have agreed to collaborate on addressing human-elephant conflicts, following a meeting between forest ministers and officials. They discussed a three-state agreement to enhance strategies and address the immediate issue of elephant Omkar, who is damaging crops in Goa.

In an effort to address the rising issue of human-elephant conflicts, Goa and Karnataka have decided to adopt a joint strategy, announced Goa's Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday.

A significant step towards this resolution involves the future of an elephant named Omkar, who has been causing crop damage since straying into Goa. A decision regarding his rehabilitation will be reached within two weeks.

In a meeting held in Panaji, involving senior forest officials from both states, the potential for a three-party accord, including Maharashtra, was explored to bolster capacity and implement coordinated conflict mitigation strategies.