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The forest department is a link between man and animal. The department is working hard to minimise conflicts between human beings and animals, said Forest Minister Rajendra Arlekar while speaking at a three-day workshop on ‘Managing Wild Animals in Distress’ at Bondla Zoo recently.
He said that the workshop will include draft proposals on possible solutions in curtailing conflicts between human beings and wildlife. Speaking further Arlekar appreciated the work done by the forest department and assured a positive reward in their remunerations. He said that there is no particular solution that would fit in all locations and situations. The reasons behind the conflict have to be studied separately for each and every location.
Dr Anilkumar in-charge of Wildlife and ecotourism North Goa said that the Goa Forest Department in collaboration with Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun has organised a three-day Capacity Building Workshop on ‘Managing Wild Animal in Distress’ for the newly recruited assistant conservator of forests, range forest officers, veterinary services and animal handlers of the forest department. He said that the workshop will help to improve their skills.
Chief conservator of forest S K Agrawal, Dr Parag Nigam of Wildlife Institute of India and Ajay Saxena were present for the inaugural function. Damodar Salelkar anchored the programme.