Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Andhra Pradesh (AP) has entered into an agreement with Karnataka for the deployment of trained elephants, known as Kumki, to mitigate human-elephant conflicts. This collaboration includes knowledge transfer, training programs, and expertise sharing for elephant capture, handling, and conservation. Karnataka has previously transferred Kumki elephants to other states, showcasing its expertise in elephant management. This initiative aims to address the growing concern of elephant-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh while promoting conservation efforts for the endangered Asian elephant population in India.