Open problems · Environment & pollution
Human–wildlife conflict in the hills
People in Kerala's hill districts keep losing lives, crops and homes to wild animals.
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What we know
Conflict between people and wild animals is a long-running problem in the hill districts. The new state government has earmarked ₹192 crore for it.
Open questions
- How many people have been killed or injured by wild animals each year, by district?
- How long does it take a family to receive compensation after a death or crop loss?
- Which measures, such as fencing, early warning or relocation, have reduced conflict elsewhere?
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