Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) In a major move to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik announced in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that the state government has drafted a proposal to provide permanent government jobs to the next of kin of citizens killed in wild animal attacks. The decision will be implemented immediately upon receiving clearance from the state cabinet.In an unusual measure to ensure carnivores find enough prey within forest limits and do not st…
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Guwahati, Feb 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday asserted that the state government is pursuing a strict “zero tolerance” policy against illegal encroachment, stating that eviction drives are not only aimed at reclaiming government and forest land but also at dismantling networks of crime that had flourished under previous regimes. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said that for a long period, illegal encroachers operated with complete immunity, converting protecte…