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Human-Wildlife Conflict Centre of Excellence Opens at WII-SACON

13 July 20261 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYHuman-WildlifeConflict Centre ofExcellence Opensat WII-SACON13 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The environment ministry set up a dedicated national centre to tackle clashes between people and wild animals. The Union Minister opened it at Coimbatore.

Key facts

  • Inaugurated by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav of MoEF&CC.
  • Located at WII-SACON in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).
  • Name: Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Human-Wildlife Conflict.
  • Also launched: the National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal.
  • Also released: a publication titled Current Status of Human-Wildlife Conflict in India.

Role of the Centre

  • Serve as the country’s hub for research.
  • Provide policy support and capacity building.
  • Support science-based handling of conflict.

Exam angle

  • Location of the CoE: WII-SACON, Coimbatore.
  • Related launches: a national portal and a status publication.
  • Ministry concerned: Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Test yourself

1. Where was the Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict inaugurated?

The Centre was opened at WII-SACON, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

2. Who inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict in July 2026?

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated it.

3. Which tool was launched alongside the human-wildlife conflict Centre of Excellence?

The National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal was launched with it.

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