Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Awareness Campaign Launched to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict in Siliguri
In Siliguri, a wildlife group is helping people stay safe from elephants.
They're teaching people how to avoid getting hurt.
They're putting up signs and posters with important safety tips.
The group wants people to know what to do if an elephant comes near their homes, like not throwing rocks or getting too close.
They also have a special phone number to call if there is an elephant nearby.
The goal is to keep both people and elephants safe, especially in areas near forests.
They've also installed cameras to watch the elephants and help keep people safe.
A wildlife NGO launched an awareness campaign in Siliguri to reduce human-elephant conflict.
The campaign, in collaboration with the Kurseong forest division, targets forest fringe villages and tea gardens.
The campaign aims to educate residents on safety measures to prevent elephant attacks.
Posters, banners, and an emergency helpline are part of the awareness drive.
Enhanced vigilance and community awareness are credited with reducing fatalities from elephant attacks.
- Who
- The Jumbo Troops, a wildlife NGO, in collaboration with the Kurseong forest division.
- What
- An awareness campaign to reduce human-elephant conflict.
- When
- The campaign started last week.
- Where
- Siliguri subdivision, targeting forest fringe villages and tea gardens.
- Why
- To reduce human-elephant conflict and prevent injuries or fatalities.
- NGO
- The Jumbo Troops
- Forest Division
- Kurseong
- Campaign Goal
- Reduce human-elephant conflict
- Emergency Helpline
- 0353-2550453
- CCTV Cameras
- 60 installed
- Quick Response Teams
- 11 formed