Meghalaya: British Asian Trust official inaugurates solar fence to mitigate
human-elephant conflict
The Print
December 7, 2023
See link
https://theprint.in/world/meghalaya-british-asian-trust-official-inaugurates-solar-fence-to-mitigate-human-elephant-conflict/1876131/
for photo.
In an effort to foster coexistence between villagers and wild elephants, a
1.2-kilometer-long solar-powered fence was inaugurated in Borogopal Part 3
village, West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
Belinda Stuwart Cox from the British Asian Trust, UK, officially opened the
fence, symbolising a significant step in mitigating human-elephant conflict.
The inauguration ceremony, attended by representatives from the Forest
Department of Meghalaya, Auro Saswat of British Asian Trust from
Pondicherry, Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar of Aaranyak, wildlife biologist Alolika
Sinha, and local community members, marked a collaborative effort to
address the challenges posed by wild elephants in the region.
Organised by biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, the event
brought together around 70 villagers, including women from Borogopal,
reflecting the community’s anticipation for increased safety and security
against roaming elephant herds.
Installed by Aaranyak and the British Asian Trust with support from the
Darwin Initiative (UK Aid), the solar-powered fence aims to restrict the
movement of wild elephants, preventing potential conflicts with local
communities.
During the inauguration, an MoU was signed among the fencing committee,
villagers, and Aaranyak, formalising the handover of the fence to the local
community.
Belinda Stuwart Cox emphasised the community’s role in maintaining the
fence, outlining their responsibilities. To celebrate the occasion,
children from the village performed the traditional Rabha dance.
The villagers expressed their gratitude by felicitating officials from
British Asian Trust and the Aaranyak team and treating them to a
traditional Rabha Pajar and a sumptuous lunch.
https://theprint.in/world/meghalaya-british-asian-trust-official-inaugurates-solar-fence-to-mitigate-human-elephant-conflict/1876131/
Meghalaya: British Asian Trust official inaugurates solar fence to mitigate
human-elephant conflict
The Print
December 7, 2023
See link
<https://theprint.in/world/meghalaya-british-asian-trust-official-inaugurates-solar-fence-to-mitigate-human-elephant-conflict/1876131/>
for photo.
In an effort to foster coexistence between villagers and wild elephants, a
1.2-kilometer-long solar-powered fence was inaugurated in Borogopal Part 3
village, West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
Belinda Stuwart Cox from the British Asian Trust, UK, officially opened the
fence, symbolising a significant step in mitigating human-elephant conflict.
The inauguration ceremony, attended by representatives from the Forest
Department of Meghalaya, Auro Saswat of British Asian Trust from
Pondicherry, Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar of Aaranyak, wildlife biologist Alolika
Sinha, and local community members, marked a collaborative effort to
address the challenges posed by wild elephants in the region.
Organised by biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, the event
brought together around 70 villagers, including women from Borogopal,
reflecting the community’s anticipation for increased safety and security
against roaming elephant herds.
Installed by Aaranyak and the British Asian Trust with support from the
Darwin Initiative (UK Aid), the solar-powered fence aims to restrict the
movement of wild elephants, preventing potential conflicts with local
communities.
During the inauguration, an MoU was signed among the fencing committee,
villagers, and Aaranyak, formalising the handover of the fence to the local
community.
Belinda Stuwart Cox emphasised the community’s role in maintaining the
fence, outlining their responsibilities. To celebrate the occasion,
children from the village performed the traditional Rabha dance.
The villagers expressed their gratitude by felicitating officials from
British Asian Trust and the Aaranyak team and treating them to a
traditional Rabha Pajar and a sumptuous lunch.
https://theprint.in/world/meghalaya-british-asian-trust-official-inaugurates-solar-fence-to-mitigate-human-elephant-conflict/1876131/