Tamil Nadu to spend ₹180 crore over five years on human-wildlife conflict mitigation
Tamil Nadu announced a five‑year budget of 180 crore rupees to address human‑wildlife conflicts. The Comprehensive Human‑Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Scheme will fund measures such as installing solar‑powered fencing at high‑risk sites and promoting community‑led forest protection initiatives. Authorities will also deploy monitoring teams and provide compensation for losses incurred by villagers. The program aims to reduce incidents affecting both residents and wildlife across the state.