Dehradun, March 3 -- The state migration commission is conducting a detailed study on the impact of wild animals destroying agricultural fields in Uttarakhand and will submit its findings to the state government by the end of March. The move comes amid growing concerns over crop damage caused by wild animals, which has been cited as one of the key factors contributing to migration from rural areas. Uttarakhand migration prevention commission vice chairman Sharad Singh Negi said, "We are preparing a detailed report on crop damage caused by wild animals across the state. The data has been collected from nearly 7,000 gram panchayats across Uttarakhand and analysis is currently underway." "We are assessing the extent of damage, identifying which wild animals are causing the most harm, which crops are affected, and in which regions the problem is more severe," he said. According to Negi, the nature of the problem varies geographically. "In some areas, monkeys are a major menace; in others, wild boars cause extensive crop damage. "Nilgai, elephants, and porcupines are also responsible in different regions," he added. "Wild animal impact is one of the reasons people migrate. As per our findings [in previous reports], it contributes around 7-8% to migration," Negi said. The report will also examine the compensation mechanism for farmers affected by wildlife damage. While provisions for compensation exist, Negi said that many farmers do not file claims. "There is a provision for compensation, but the process is not very smooth. People face difficulties in claiming it, which discourages them," he said. The commission will also document innovative local solutions adopted by villagers to tackle the issue. Negi said the final report will be submitted to the state government by the end of this month. This will be the 26th report prepared by the state migration commission. The previous report, submitted in August 2025, focused on reverse migration trends in Uttarakhand. htc...