K. Francis George advocates for debate on wildlife conflicts

Kottayam MP K. Francis George has called for a parliamentary debate on human-wildlife conflicts. He emphasized the dangers faced by communities near Kerala's forests, citing 2,534 incidents and 56 deaths from February 2024 to February 2025. The Kerala government seeks changes to the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 to allow more state intervention. The central government argues that Chief Wildlife Wardens already have the necessary authority to manage dangerous animals. George highlighted the need for cooperation between the central and state governments to find effective, long-term solutions to this growing issue.