The long journey from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat has sparked logistical challenges and fierce debates. As Vantara Rescue Center im Jamnagar prepares to welcome 20 elephants rescued from exploitative industries, the move has sparked concerns weighing the broader implications for India’s elephant welfare practices and local livelihoods.
The operation, conducted at the Jartaluk area, was carried out by expert veterinarians, forest officials, and biologists under the leadership of Dr. C. Ramesh, Field Director of Manas Tiger Reserve, and the supervision of Golap Baniya, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Baksa Forest Division
The Meghalaya Forest Department is reaching out to Nokmas, the traditional village leaders, to assist in spotting elephants as part of the state’s upcoming synchronized elephant estimation program.
Dr Andrew McLean, Dr Portland Jones of the H-ELP Foundation, and Dr Bhaskar Choudhury of the Wildlife Trust of India were the key trainers and facilitators.
