Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Project Elephant was launched in 1992 by the Government of India to protect elephants, their habitat, and migration corridors. It focuses on measures such as mortality mitigation, particularly along railway tracks, genetic profiling of captive elephants, and conflict management in areas prone to human-elephant encounters. The project also plays a crucial role in preserving India's National Heritage Animal and ensuring the conservation of Indian elephants, which make up about 60% of the global Asian elephant population. Regular reviews, like the recent Phase-I estimation in the Northeastern states, help track the project's impact and guide future actions.