Human-elephant conflict needs to be seen & covered more sensibly: Forest dept (Raipur) Times of India March 24, 2025 The Chhattisgarh forest department has raised concerns about society's unfavourable view of elephants, stressing on the promotion of a positive perception of these animals. Officials said that media outlets frequently use harsh terms like ‘terror,' ‘destructive', ‘killer', ‘violent', ‘mad', and ‘stubborn', which create anxiety and adverse feelings towards these animals. The forest department noted that such characterisation hampered initiatives aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence between humans and elephants. Additional principal chief conservator of forests Prem Kumar highlighted that elephants hold a special place in Indian culture, faith systems, and customs, beyond their status as wildlife. Prem Kumar requested media organisations to help build a positive image of elephants. He suggested presenting human-elephant interactions from a wider perspective, rather than focusing solely on conflicts, to encourage harmonious coexistence. He also emphasised the media's role in promoting wildlife conservation and environmental equilibrium. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/human-elephant-conflict-needs-to-be-seen-covered-more-sensibly-forest-dept/articleshow/119389807.cms