BHUBANESWAR, Sept. 12 -- Even as deaths of elephants due to electrocution are being reported often, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) funds are not made available for strengthening electrical infrastructure in forests, thanks to the Central guidelines governing the scheme.
While Odisha has been given the highest fund of Rs 5,933.89 crore under the CAMPA till date, it doesn't include any allocation for creating electrical infrastructure in the forest areas. The State has been asked to spend the funds for protection of nature and natural resources and for various developmental works.
While in 2018-19 a total of 93 elephants died due to various reasons, 24 of them were electrocuted and 15 died in a...