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The Kerala High Court ruled that the State remains liable for wildlife attack injuries, affirming that citizens can seek adequate civil compensation surpassing government ex gratia limits for unprevented human-wildlife conflicts.
Kerala has doubled wildlife compensation for farmers, now covering full assessed crop losses without application limits, including items like coconuts and cocoa, following a review of inadequate rates since 2015.
Kerala's pilot project to harvest raw jackfruit along forest fringes to deter elephants faces widespread criticism from farmers and experts, who argue it offers no permanent solution to human-wildlife conflict.
Kerala has launched an AI-powered 'Ele-Fence' system with three security layers in Mullaringad to combat human-elephant conflict, utilising solar power and AI cameras to deter elephants.
A tuskless elephant, suspected of three deaths, has been captured but its transport is delayed as the truck is stuck in mud, with officials planning relocation to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
Idukki's administration restricted plantation night travel 6pm-6am due to rising human-wildlife conflict, with three deaths recently. This order aims to improve public safety.
Kerala's Forest Department will relocate 2,950 families from vulnerable areas to prevent loss of life from wildlife conflict and natural disasters, costing an estimated ₹450 crore.
Following alleged leopard attacks, the Forest Department is searching Kummangodu, Kerala, deploying traps and drones. Schools closed as a precaution while officials investigate sightings.
Kerala will introduce pensions for wildlife attack victims, increase compensation to ₹21 lakh, and create a Vision 2031 roadmap to prevent conflict, prioritising farmers' land rights and human well-being.
A suspected man-eating tiger, implicated in two farmer deaths and terrorising local hamlets, has been captured by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department after a 38-day operation.
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