Crop loss by animals: Forest dept pays 2.17L to 29 farmers
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Guwahati: The forest department has provided financial compensation to villagers near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district for crop damage caused by stray animals.
"Compensation of Rs 2,17,500 has been provided to 29 farmers of Mayong, adjoining to Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, for crop damage by wild animals straying away from the sanctuary's premises, for the period 2024-25," said Pranjal Baruah, forest ranger of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary.
Baruah said these farmers applied for the compensation at the office of the range forest officer, and on their request, the forest department has disbursed Rs 7500 to each farmers for the damage caused.
The affected farmers reported significant loses to crops like mustards, maize, rice, due to stray rhinos, wild buffaloes and wild boars. Among the worst-hit were farmers from the Satibheti and Rajamayong areas, where stray wild buffaloes caused major destructions during the previous crop season.
Baruah said to mitigate such recurring conflicts, the forest department has deployed squads at the wildlife sanctuary, actively working to drive stray animals back into the sanctuary premises.
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"There are 13 depredation squads across nearby village.They have been instrumental in preventing crop damage, and ensuring quick responses during wildlife incursions," he said.
Forest officials highlighted that these initiatives not only protect the farmers' livelihoods but also ensure the safety and conservation of the sanctuary's wildlife. Departmental elephants are also being used effectively to guide stray rhinos and buffaloes back to the protected area, minimizing human-animal conflict
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