Project Elephant was launched in 1992 by the Government of IndiaMinistry of Environment and Forests to provide financial and technical support to wildlife management efforts by states for their free-ranging populations of wild Asian Elephants. The project aims to ensure the long-term survival of the population of elephants in their natural habitats by protecting them, their habitats and migration corridors. Other goals of Project Elephant are supporting the research of the ecology and management of elephants, creating awareness of conservation among local people, and providing improved veterinary care for captive elephants.[1][2]
Financial support is being provided to major elephant bearing States in the country. The Project is being mainly implemented in 16 States / UTs, viz. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal. Main activities under the Project are as follows:[1][2]
Ecological restoration of existing natural habitats and migratory routes of elephants are built better than before;
Development of scientific and planned management for conservation of elephant habitats and viable population of Wild Asiatic elephants in India;
Promotion of measures for mitigation of man-elephant conflict in crucial habitats and moderating pressures of human and domestic stock activities in crucial elephant habitats;
Strengthening of measures for the protection of Wild elephants from poachers and unnatural causes of death;
As of 2010, 32 Elephant Reserves (ERs) extending over about 58,000 square kilometres (22,000 sq mi) have been formally notified by various State Governments.[3] The list of Elephant Reserves with area and elephant population is as follows:[4]
Elephant reserves of Project Elephant in India (2005)
The first exclusive exercise for enumeration of wild elephants in the ERs was conducted during February to May 2005. This exercise also sought to experiment with two sampling methods, viz. Block sampling and Line transect-Dung Count. PE arranged for training of trainers and also issued detailed guidelines to the chief wildlife wardens and the field coordinators. Total population of elephants in 2005 was nearly 21,200.[4] The latest census carried out in 2012 put elephant numbers between 28,785and 31,368.[2][3]
Monitoring against poaching
Project Elephant has been formally implementing MIKE (Monitoring of Illegal Killing of Elephants) programme of CITES in 10 ERs since January 2004. It is mandated by COP resolution of CITES. Project Elephant was started in South Asia in 2003 with the following purposes:[1][2]
To measure levels and trends in illegal hunting of elephants.
To determine changes in these trends over time.
To determine the factors causing or associated with these changes and to try and assess in particular to what extent observed trends are a result of any decisions taken by the Conference of the Parties to CITES.
Data are collected from all sites on monthly basis in specified MIKE patrol form and submitted to Sub-Regional Support Office for South Asia Programme in Delhi who are assisting Ministry in implementation of the programme.
Research
PE did a 36-months research (2003-04 to 2006-07) with the help of the Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack, for developing high yielding varieties of paddy not relished by elephants; developing elephant-proof storage bins for food grains; and developing elephant repellents. The project is being carried out at the CRRI's research stations in Orissa and Assam. Two projects (2003-04 to 2006-07) with the help of the Assam Agricultural University on "Disease management in captive elephants" and "Anatomical studies on the Asian elephant" were conducted. PE entrusted WII with a small project (2004-05 to 2005-06) to study the impact of the relocation of the Gujjar on the flora and fauna of Rajaji National Park and with the Indian Statistical Institute helped the West Bengal Forest Department carry out a sample-based enumeration of elephants during 2005.[1]
PE has also imbibed the use of eco-tourism for generating extra revenue for the welfare of captive breeding programmes for elephants. PE has been organizing regular refresher courses for veterinarians dealing with wild and domesticated elephants at Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur and Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati. PE has initiated a programme for registration of domesticated elephants by using microchips. More than 1000 elephants have been microchipped so far in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar and Delhi etc. PE has organized necessary training for this purpose and also arranged for supply of standard microchips and readers to all the States known to possess domesticated elephants.[1][2]
More about PE
PE has produced a 58 minutes video-documentary "Living with the Giants" on elephant conservation in India
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^"Centre approves Terai Elephant Reserve in Uttar Pradesh". The Times of India. 2022-10-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
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Project Elephant was launched in 1992 by the Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests to provide financial and technical support to wildlife management efforts by states for their free ranging populations of wild Asian Elephants The project aims to ensure the long term survival of the population of elephants in their natural habitats by protecting them their habitats and migration corridors Other goals of Project Elephant are supporting the research of the ecology and management of elephants creating awareness of conservation among local people and providing improved veterinary care for captive elephants 1 2 Project ElephantLogo of Project ElephantElephant conservation overviewFormed1992Parent departmentMinistry of Environment and ForestsWebsitehttps moef gov in Aims Project Elephant PE was launched by the Government of India in the year 1992 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with following objectives 1 2 To protect elephants their habitat and corridors To address issues of man animal conflict Welfare of captive elephants to promote not to harm elephants for their tusks Contents 1 Monitoring elephant 2 Enumeration 3 Monitoring against poaching 4 Research 5 More about PE 6 See also 7 ReferencesMonitoring elephant EditFinancial support is being provided to major elephant bearing States in the country The Project is being mainly implemented in 16 States UTs viz Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Chhattisgarh Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Meghalaya Nagaland Orissa Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Main activities under the Project are as follows 1 2 Ecological restoration of existing natural habitats and migratory routes of elephants are built better than before Development of scientific and planned management for conservation of elephant habitats and viable population of Wild Asiatic elephants in India Promotion of measures for mitigation of man elephant conflict in crucial habitats and moderating pressures of human and domestic stock activities in crucial elephant habitats Strengthening of measures for the protection of Wild elephants from poachers and unnatural causes of death Research on Elephant management related issues Public education and awareness programs Eco development Veterinary care Elephant Rehabilitation Rescue CentersFurther information List of Indian states by elephant population As of 2010 32 Elephant Reserves ERs extending over about 58 000 square kilometres 22 000 sq mi have been formally notified by various State Governments 3 The list of Elephant Reserves with area and elephant population is as follows 4 Elephant reserves of Project Elephant in India 2005 S No Reserve Name Range Estd State Total area km Population1 Mayurjharna East Central 2002 West Bengal 414 962 Singhbhum East Central 2001 Jharkhand 4 530 3713 Mayurbhanj East Central 2001 Orissa 3 214 4654 Mahanadi East Central 2002 Orissa 1 038 4645 Sambalpur East Central 2002 Orissa 427 3366 Baitarni East Central Orissa 1 755 1087 South Orissa East Central Orissa 1 049 1388 Lemru East Central Chhattisgarh 4509 Badalkhol Tamorpingla East Central Chhattisgarh 4 216 13810 Kameng Kameng Sonitpur 2002 Arunachal Pradesh 1 89211 Sonitpur Kameng Sonitpur 2003 Assam 1 420 61212 Dihing Patkai Eastern South 2003 Assam 937 29513 South Arunachal Eastern South Arunachal Pradesh 900 12914 Kaziranga Karbi Anglong Kaziranga 2003 Assam 3 270 1 94015 Dhansiri Lungding Kaziranga 2003 Assam 2 740 27516 Intanki Kaziranga 2005 Nagaland 202 3017 Chirang Ripu North Bengal Greater Manas 2003 Assam 2 600 65818 Eastern Dooars North Bengal Greater Manas 2002 West Bengal 978 300 35019 Garo Hills Meghalaya 2001 Meghalaya 3 500 1 04720 Khasi Hills Meghalaya Meghalaya 1 331 38321 Mysore Brahmagiri Nilgiri Eastern Ghats 2002 Karnataka 6 724 4 45222 Wayanad Brahmagiri Nilgiri Eastern Ghats 2002 Kerala 1 200 63623 Nilgiri Brahmagiri Nilgiri Eastern Ghats 2003 Tamil Nadu 4 663 2 86224 Rayala Brahmagiri Nilgiri Eastern Ghats 2003 Andhra Pradesh 766 1225 Nilambur Brahmagiri Nilgiri Eastern Ghats 2002 Kerala 1 419 28126 Coimbatore Brahmagiri Nilgiri Eastern Ghats 2003 Tamil Nadu 566 32927 Anamalai Anamalai Nelliampathy High Range 2003 Tamil Nadu 1 457 17928 Anamudi Anamalai Nelliampathy High Range 2002 Kerala 3 728 1 54729 Periyar Periyar Agasthyamalai 2002 Kerala 3 742 1 10030 Srivilliputtur Periyar Agasthyamalai 2003 Tamil Nadu 1 249 63831 Shivalik 5 North Western 2003 Uttarakhand 5 405 1 61032 Uttar Pradesh North Western 2009 Uttar Pradesh 74433 Terai 6 North Western 2022 Uttar Pradesh 3 072Project Elephant Total 69 583 21 370Enumeration EditThe first exclusive exercise for enumeration of wild elephants in the ERs was conducted during February to May 2005 This exercise also sought to experiment with two sampling methods viz Block sampling and Line transect Dung Count PE arranged for training of trainers and also issued detailed guidelines to the chief wildlife wardens and the field coordinators Total population of elephants in 2005 was nearly 21 200 4 The latest census carried out in 2012 put elephant numbers between 28 785and 31 368 2 3 Monitoring against poaching EditProject Elephant has been formally implementing MIKE Monitoring of Illegal Killing of Elephants programme of CITES in 10 ERs since January 2004 It is mandated by COP resolution of CITES Project Elephant was started in South Asia in 2003 with the following purposes 1 2 To measure levels and trends in illegal hunting of elephants To determine changes in these trends over time To determine the factors causing or associated with these changes and to try and assess in particular to what extent observed trends are a result of any decisions taken by the Conference of the Parties to CITES Data are collected from all sites on monthly basis in specified MIKE patrol form and submitted to Sub Regional Support Office for South Asia Programme in Delhi who are assisting Ministry in implementation of the programme Research EditPE did a 36 months research 2003 04 to 2006 07 with the help of the Central Rice Research Institute CRRI Cuttack for developing high yielding varieties of paddy not relished by elephants developing elephant proof storage bins for food grains and developing elephant repellents The project is being carried out at the CRRI s research stations in Orissa and Assam Two projects 2003 04 to 2006 07 with the help of the Assam Agricultural University on Disease management in captive elephants and Anatomical studies on the Asian elephant were conducted PE entrusted WII with a small project 2004 05 to 2005 06 to study the impact of the relocation of the Gujjar on the flora and fauna of Rajaji National Park and with the Indian Statistical Institute helped the West Bengal Forest Department carry out a sample based enumeration of elephants during 2005 1 PE has also imbibed the use of eco tourism for generating extra revenue for the welfare of captive breeding programmes for elephants PE has been organizing regular refresher courses for veterinarians dealing with wild and domesticated elephants at Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur and Assam Agricultural University Guwahati PE has initiated a programme for registration of domesticated elephants by using microchips More than 1000 elephants have been microchipped so far in Assam Arunachal Pradesh West Bengal Andaman amp Nicobar and Delhi etc PE has organized necessary training for this purpose and also arranged for supply of standard microchips and readers to all the States known to possess domesticated elephants 1 2 More about PE EditPE has produced a 58 minutes video documentary Living with the Giants on elephant conservation in IndiaSee also EditMela shikar Khedda Project Tiger Project Dolphin India References Edit a b c d e f Project Elephant wildlifeofindia org Retrieved 30 January 2016 a b c d e f Project Elephant Government of India Archived from the original on 14 November 2017 Retrieved 30 January 2016 a b Elephant Reserves ENVIS Centre on Wildlife amp Protected Areas Retrieved 30 January 2016 a b Census population 2005 PDF Note on Project Elephant Ministry of Environment and Forests 2007 Archived from the original PDF on 12 March 2012 Retrieved 30 January 2016 Shivakik Elephant Reserve PDF Centre approves Terai Elephant Reserve in Uttar Pradesh The Times of India 2022 10 23 ISSN 0971 8257 Retrieved 2023 04 06 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Project Elephant amp oldid 1161402333, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
