Misficate of Limiramaiah, which was paid hard in Bega Banggurur on Thursdari. | Photo Credit: Surs
Main Minister Siddarahaiah ordered the forest department on Thursday to speed up the process of installing railway barricades to alleviate human conflict in the state.
The main minister, after giving up respect to the martyrs on the occasion of the National Forest Martyrs 2025, said that because Karnataka has the highest elephant population in the country, he witnesses a large number of man-alephan conflicts with some of them, resulting in a loss of human life.
“In order to avoid this conflict, adequate railway barricades should be installed and should be maintained correctly. We have already installed 410 km of railway barricades. The department should speed up the process of installing them in the remaining areas,” he said.
He said that the forest department has enough money and, if necessary, the government is ready to provide financial support.
Mr. Siddaramaiah ordered higher officials to visit the forest whenever possible, and more in the forest. “Only if older officials regularly visit the forest, the lower -level employees remain inside the forest and fulfill their duties effectively,” he said.
He called for an increase in the forest cover in the state, which is currently about 20% of the state geographical area. “Karnataka has the highest number of elephants in the country and is second in view of the tiger population. Along with this we have to increase forest coverage in the state. There should be abundant food and water for wild animals in forest areas.
So far, 62 forest department workers have set their lives on duty. “It is very important to remember forest martyrs who have set their lives. However, it is equally important to ensure that no lives are lost,” said Mr. Siddaramaiaha.
Published – 11 September 2025 17:18
