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The “Gajah Kotha” campaign has been initiated by Assam to tackle the escalating problem of human-elephant conflict (HEC).

An Overview of the News

• The “Gajah Kotha” campaign involves over 1,200 participants and aims to promote coexistence between humans and elephants.
• The focus of the campaign is on HEC affected villages in Eastern Assam.
• The main objective is to educate the residents about elephant behaviour, ecology and the cultural importance of elephants in the region.
• The campaign emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts in reducing HEC.
• Aranyak, a renowned wildlife NGO based in Guwahati is leading the campaign.
• The British Asian Trust and the Assam Forest Department are collaborating on this initiative.
• The Darwin Initiative is providing support for the expedition.
• The launch of the “Gajah Kotha” campaign reflects Assam’s commitment to promote harmonious co-existence between humans and elephants.

Assam’s Thriving Elephant Population and the Urgency for Sustainable Coexistence

With a flourishing elephant population of nearly 5,000 Asiatic elephants, Assam holds the second position in India in terms of elephant numbers, just behind Karnataka. Nonetheless, the region faces escalating conflicts as a result. The encroachment on natural habitats, fragmentation of forests, and insufficient management of elephant corridors have all played a role in exacerbating these conflicts, highlighting the vital importance of initiatives such as “Gajah Kotha” in promoting a sustainable coexistence.

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