Threats: Mining, linear infrastructure, invasive plants, and lack of coexistence experience.
Major Findings:
Habitat fragmentation and loss of corridors are leading causes of population stress.
Electrocution and railway collisions remain major causes of elephant deaths.
Mining, roads, and encroachments disrupt movement and heighten conflict.
Conservation Imperatives:
Strengthen corridors and habitat connectivity.
Prioritise restoration of degraded habitats.
Improve law enforcement and anti-poaching measures.
Mitigate infrastructure impacts through eco-sensitive planning.
Develop uniform compensation policies for affected local communities.
Empower local participation in conservation as a cornerstone for long-term coexistence.
Key Message:
“Elephants are India’s ecological engineers and cultural icons. Their future depends on restoring connectivity, reducing conflict, and ensuring community partnership.”
