Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Uttarakhand Increases Aid to Families of Wildlife Attack Victims
The Uttarakhand government will now give Rs 10 lakh to families of those killed in wildlife attacks, up from Rs 6 lakh.
This is due to more wild animals, leading to more conflicts with people.
The government is using technology such as drones and GPS for wildlife monitoring.
They are also planning to train young people in fields such as drone piloting and eco-tourism.
The government is also aiming to develop new tourist spots in each district to balance the economy, ecology, and technology.
Uttarakhand increased compensation to Rs 10 lakh for deaths in wildlife attacks.
The increase is due to a rise in wildlife populations leading to more human-wildlife conflicts.
Modern technology such as drones and GPS are being used for wildlife monitoring.
The government plans to train youth in eco-tourism and related fields.
The state aims to develop new eco-tourism spots.
- Who
- Uttarakhand government
- What
- Increased compensation for families of wildlife attack victims.
- When
- Announced during Wildlife Week
- Where
- Uttarakhand
- Why
- Due to increasing human-wildlife conflicts.
- Compensation Amount
- Rs 10 lakh
- Previous Compensation
- Rs 6 lakh
- Reason for Increase
- Rising wildlife population
- Protected Area Percentage
- 14.77% of state land
- Government Initiative
- CM Young Eco-Entrepreneur
