Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The ‘HANUMAN’ project (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife) was launched in Andhra Pradesh on March 3, 2026, by Deputy Chief Minister and Forest and Environment Minister Pawan Kalyan. The initiative aims to address the growing issue of human–wildlife conflict caused by expanding human settlements near forest areas and increased wildlife movement into rural regions. As part of the rollout, more than 100 specially equipped vehicles, including rapid response units and wildlife ambulances, were deployed. The project focuses on early warning systems, real-time monitoring, quick rescue operations, and rehabilitation efforts to reduce casualties, crop damage, and retaliatory harm to wildlife.