Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders a comprehensive study on wildlife deaths in A.P.
Seeking a detailed report on the management of animal habitats and protection measures, Pawan Kalyan stresses the need for innovative plans to strengthen wildlife conservation
Deputy Chief Minister and Environment Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has commissioned an in-depth study on wildlife mortality in Andhra Pradesh, with special attention to tiger conservation. A high-level committee has been established, chaired by Forest Department Advisor P. Mallikarjuna Rao and led by Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Rahul Pandey.
In an official statement, Kalyan emphasized the need for innovative strategies to enhance wildlife protection, requesting a comprehensive report on habitat management, conservation measures, and human-wildlife conflict prevention. The committee will investigate the reasons behind animal deaths, assess habitat conditions, review anti-poaching efforts, and evaluate monitoring, fire control, and water availability.
They will also review existing conservation programs for tigers, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife to identify ground-level issues and propose preventive strategies. Additionally, the committee is tasked with creating a special report on habitat improvement, boosting natural food sources, safeguarding wildlife corridors, and promoting community participation in conservation efforts.
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