SriLanka, Oct. 25 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has proposed engaging the Tri-Services in a coordinated national effort to strengthen the protection of Sri Lanka's wild elephants and mitigate human-elephant conflict.

The initiative was discussed at a meeting held at the Ministry of Environment, chaired by Environment Minister Dr Dhammika Patabendi. The proposed approach aims to strengthen existing wildlife conservation efforts through improved coordination, operational support and timely responses to threats facing elephants in vulnerable areas, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

A dedicated Operations Centre at Army Headquarters is proposed to coordinate activities among...