Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Inaugurates Elephant Camp, Reviews Wildlife Protection Project
Imagine there are special elephants trained to help people and protect farms in Andhra Pradesh.
The Deputy Chief Minister, K. Pawan Kalyan, opened a new training center for these 'Kumki' elephants.
These elephants will help guide wild elephants away from villages and farms, where they sometimes cause damage and can be dangerous.
He also looked at a big plan called 'HANUMAN' to use new technology to keep track of the wild elephants and keep everyone safer.
He wants to make sure this plan works well by setting deadlines and having different government groups work together.
He also suggested new ways to help farmers, like growing different crops or starting businesses like beekeeping, to make them less affected by the elephants.
They are also planning to build a special fence to keep the elephants out and plant many trees to make the area more forest-like.
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the Kumki Elephant Training Camp in Chittoor district to manage human-elephant conflict.
The camp will train elephants to monitor and guide wild herds away from farms, reducing crop damage and human risk.
Kalyan reviewed the HANUMAN project, aimed at improving wildlife protection and reducing human-elephant conflict through advanced monitoring.
Initiatives include developing a mobile alert app, using radio collars for tracking, promoting alternative crops, and exploring eco-tourism and beekeeping.
The Deputy CM also laid the foundation for an urban forest, a solar-powered elephant barrier fence, and initiated a Miyawaki-style plantation.
- Who
- K. Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Environment and Forests
- What
- Inaugurated the Kumki Elephant Training Camp and reviewed the HANUMAN project, focusing on reducing human-elephant conflict and enhancing wildlife protection. He also laid the foundation for an urban forest and an elephant barrier fence.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Musalimadugu village near Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address the rising human-elephant conflict, reduce crop damage and loss of life, and improve wildlife protection through advanced monitoring and community engagement.
Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan's Initiatives and Government Actions
Impact of Human-Elephant Conflict
Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict
Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan's Initiatives and Government Actions
Inaugurated the Kumki Elephant Training Camp to train elephants for monitoring wild herds that stray into farms, aiming to reduce crop damage and risk to human life. Reviewed the HANUMAN project, focusing on advanced monitoring and wildlife protection. Directed officials to develop a mobile app for real-time alerts and explore alternative crops and livelihood options for affected farmers.
Impact of Human-Elephant Conflict
Human-elephant conflict has led to significant loss of human and cattle lives, crop damage exceeding 4,000 acres, and substantial compensation payouts (over Rs. 4.26 crore between 2020-21 and 2025-26), making it a daily concern for farmers.
Resource Allocation and Support
Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan's Initiatives and Government Actions
Emphasized clear timelines for project components, coordination between departments, and approved radio collars for tracking. Personally presented Rs. 50,000 to mahouts as appreciation for their work.
Impact of Human-Elephant Conflict
The scale of crop damage and loss of life indicates a persistent and significant challenge that requires ongoing and effective solutions.
- Event
- Inauguration of Kumki Elephant Training Camp and review of Project Hanuman
- Location
- Musalimadugu village near Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
- Date
- Sunday
- Key Official
- K. Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Environment and Forests
- Project Name
- HANUMAN (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid & Nursing of Wildlife)
- Human-Elephant Conflict Statistics (2020-21 to 2025-26)
- 23 human lives lost, 34 cattle lost, over 4,000 acres of crops damaged, over Rs. 4.26 crore in compensation paid
- Key Initiatives
- Training Kumki elephants, mobile app for alerts (by March 3, 2026), radio collars, alternative crops, livelihood options (beekeeping, eco-tourism), snake rescuer training, Gajarama Urban Forest, solar-powered elephant barrier fence, Miyawaki plantation
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