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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav chaired an interactive workshop on the Management of Human-Wildlife Conflict on June 19, 2025, at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh. The workshop brought together Members of Parliament, state ministers, legislators, and senior officials from both the central and state governments.

Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict with Policy and Technology

Participants discussed the growing challenge of human-wildlife conflict, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh, and reviewed the current mitigation strategies. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) highlighted its ongoing initiatives, including advisories, funding under Centrally Sponsored Schemes, and the use of emerging technologies.

The workshop also focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to incorporate advanced tools like artificial intelligence in wildlife management. As part of this effort, the Ministry has initiated the process of establishing a Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict Management at WII-SACON (Wildlife Institute of India - Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History).

The Government of Uttar Pradesh informed attendees about the state’s proactive step of declaring human-wildlife conflict a ‘disaster’ under the State Disaster Management Act, enabling faster and more coordinated responses.