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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 10/07/2025

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (10-07-2025).

❓ Question:

“Human-elephant conflict in Assam reflects the growing tension between conservation and development.”
Discuss the causes, impacts, and suggest a comprehensive strategy to address the conflict.
(Word Limit: 250)

✅ Model Answer:

🔸 Introduction
Assam, home to one of the largest populations of Asian elephants, has witnessed rising human-elephant conflict (HEC), with over 1,468 human deaths and 626 elephant deaths reported since 2000. This conflict highlights the fragile balance between development and wildlife conservation in biodiversity-rich but densely populated regions.

🔹 Causes of HEC in Assam

Habitat Fragmentation
- Expansion of agriculture, tea gardens, and settlements into elephant corridors (e.g., Goalpara, Sonitpur).
Infrastructure Intrusion
- Railways, electric lines, and highways intersect traditional elephant migratory routes.
Crop Raiding
- Elephants drawn to paddy, bananas, and sugarcane fields, especially during food scarcity.
Loss of Water Sources & Forest Degradation
- Drying of waterholes and deforestation push elephants into human habitations.

🔹 Impacts

Human Casualties: Deaths, injuries, and trauma among villagers.
Elephant Mortality: Electrocution, train hits, poisoning, and retaliatory killings.
Economic Loss: Crop damage, livestock deaths, and infrastructure repairs.
Conservation Backlash: Negative public perception toward forest protection.

🔹 Suggested Strategy

Area	Action
Corridor Protection	Demarcate and secure legal status for 20+ elephant corridors.
Technology Use	GPS collars, AI-based early warning systems, SMS alerts.
Community Engagement	Eco-development schemes and awareness campaigns.
Compensation Mechanism	Timely and transparent disbursal for losses.
Railway Reforms	Speed restrictions, overpasses, and fencing in hotspot zones.

🔸 Conclusion
HEC in Assam demands an approach rooted in coexistence, scientific planning, and community participation. Ensuring both sustainable development and species conservation is essential to preserve Assam’s ecological legacy and protect human lives.

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