Union Environment Minister chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in New Delhi

The Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) met to discuss Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC) and strategies for its prevention, mitigation, and long-term coexistence. The meeting highlighted varying conflict patterns across landscapes and the need for location-specific management. Key initiatives discussed include the establishment of the Centre of Excellence on Human–Wildlife Conflict (CoE-HWC) at SACON, WII South Centre, Coimbatore, and the launch of the National Human–Wildlife Conflict Portal. States presented their conflict scenarios and mitigation measures, emphasizing integrated approaches combining ecological conservation with protection of human lives and livelihoods, use of modern technologies, and community participation. The importance of scientific studies on habitat carrying capacity and strengthening national and state-level efforts was also stressed.