Forest Minister A.K. Saseendarn has said that a nodal officer of the rank of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer will be appointed in Wayanad to oversee efforts to mitigate man-animal conflict.
Addressing an all-party meeting to discuss the rising man-animal conflict here on Thursday, Mr. Saseendran said as the government was committed to protecting people’s life and property, the Forest department would adopt effective steps to curb wildlife attack. “It has been noticed that many projects for the purpose are yet to be completed,” Mr. Saseendran said, adding that such issues would be addressed.
When projects are drafted in the future, prime importance will be given to the geographical peculiarities of a region, Mr. Saseendran said.
