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The wildlife board observed that a dedicated chapter is required to facilitate timely decision-making and proper implementation of measures proportional to the gravity of the situation.

The wildlife board observed that a dedicated chapter is required to facilitate timely decision making and proper implementation of measures proportional to the gravity of the situation.

Though snakebites mostly occur in non-forest areas, these are included under human-wildlife conflicts as compensation for snakebite fatalities is provided by the forest department.

Minister A K Saseendran was speaking after a state-level workshop on human-wildlife conflict mitigation and prevention.

Aimed at redressal and mitigation of the conflict, the policy will be finalised based on suggestions from the public.

The forest secretary has been directed to consult with the law secretary and submit recommendations for the necessary legislative amendments to facilitate the move.