The forest department and JBVNL in East Singhbhum district are conducting a survey of electricity transmission lines in areas of elephant movement to prevent further jumbo deaths. Ensure the safety of elephants and other wildlife in their habitat areas.
In a significant move towards grassroots governance, Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri flagged off the awareness chariot at the Collectorate. The initiative is part of the Aapki Yojana - Aapki Sarkar Aapke Dwar program, aiming to create awareness among the common people about the various
Three teams from the state forest and electricity departments and the district administration will separately probe into the death of five elephants who were electrocuted after coming in contact with a high-tension overhead electrical wire in a forest in the Musabani block of East Singhbhum district.