Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Tamil Nadu notified three new elephant corridors in the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary on August 28, 2026, to facilitate elephant movement between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The corridors are located in the Hosur Forest Division and support trans-Cauvery migration. The three corridors are Jawalagiri-Ulibanda-Thaggatti, Jawalagiri-Panai-Anchetty, and Bilikkal-Jawalagiri. All three are situated entirely within Reserved Forest boundaries, meaning no revenue villages or private lands are affected. Elephant corridors are important for connecting habitats, maintaining genetic diversity, and reducing human-wildlife conflict. The Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary also serves as a vital link between Karnataka’s Bannerghatta National Park and the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.