Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Dasara Elephant Journey Begins with Wildlife Conservation Focus
The Dasara elephant journey started with a ceremony led by Minister Khandre.
He wants everyone to help protect wild animals, like elephants, by preserving their homes.
He mentioned how some animals are hurt by things like electric fences.
The government is working on ways to keep people and animals safe, like building barriers and helping forest communities.
He also talked about the importance of Dasara and celebrating good over bad.
Minister Khandre flagged off the Dasara elephants, starting preparations for the festivities.
The Gajapayana began at Veeranahosahalli, with nine elephants commencing their journey.
Minister Khandre emphasized the need for stronger wildlife conservation.
The government is implementing measures like railway barricades to reduce human-animal conflict.
The minister assured support for forest-dwelling and tribal communities.
- Who
- Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre, elephants, and the community.
- What
- Ceremonial Gajapayana flagged off, starting the preparations for the Mysuru Dasara festivities.
- When
- The Gajapayana commenced recently.
- Where
- Veeranahosahalli, Hunsur Taluk, Karnataka.
- Why
- To mark the beginning of the Mysuru Dasara festivities and to highlight wildlife conservation efforts.
- Event
- Mysuru Dasara
- Ceremony
- Gajapayana
- Location of ceremony
- Veeranahosahalli, Hunsur Taluk
- Minister
- Eshwar B. Khandre
- Focus
- Wildlife conservation
