Anantnag, May 18 -- In a compassionate gesture towards the victims of human-wildlife conflict, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pahalgam, M Altaf Kaloo, today distributed ex-gratia relief cheques at Townhall Aishmuqam.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Kaloo emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive and strategic plan to mitigate rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the region. "While the ex-gratia relief provides temporary support to the victims, our main focus should be on preventing such incidents from occurring in the first place," he said.

On the occasion, DFO gave a detailed presentation highlighting the department's ongoing efforts, achievements, and future strategies aimed at minimizing human-wildlife conflicts an...