Agartala, July 19 -- The Tripura government has intensified efforts to address human-elephant conflict in Khowai district by setting up five anti-depredation camps, launching a 24-hour helpline and constructing protective trenches in vulnerable areas.

Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma announced the initiatives on Saturday while inaugurating the state-level 77th Van Mahotsav celebrations at Chitrangada Kala Kendra in Teliamura. He also virtually inaugurated the newly established anti-depredation camps at Maiganga, North Krishnapur, Chakmaghat, Ghilatali and East Laxmipur under Teliamura subdivision.

The minister said the Forest Department has strengthened its response mechanism to elephant movement to reduce crop damage, property loss and...