Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Haryana government has approved Nilgai culling to address the growing human-wildlife conflicts, particularly due to the damage these animals cause to agricultural lands. Nilgais, or blue bulls, have been causing significant harm to crops, prompting the state to introduce new Wildlife (Protection) Rules allowing the culling of male Nilgais. While the decision aims to protect agriculture, it has faced opposition from environmentalists and local communities, particularly the Bishnoi community, who consider the Nilgai sacred. This move has sparked debates over its ethical and ecological implications.