A high-level meeting presided over by District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt on Saturday decided to draft a detailed master plan to address the rising number of human-animal conflict incidents in Idukki district.

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Local authorities in Idukki, India, are developing a comprehensive strategy to manage increasing human-wildlife encounters, involving habitat clearing, enhanced rapid response teams, and integrating new technologies like AI-based deterrents to protect both communities and animals.