Elephant attacks in Chhattisgarh have escalated dramatically over the last decade, turning tranquil forest regions into hotspots of fear and loss. The rise in incidents from districts such as Korba and Balrampur now
A Growing Challenge for Coexistence The human-elephant conflict in Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of India’s most significant wildlife challenges. Expanding human settlements and shrinking forest cover have disrupted the age-old coexistence between
A State at the Crossroads of Ecology and Development Chhattisgarh — often called the “green heart of India” — shelters some of the richest biodiversity in the country.From dense sal forests to majestic
Understanding Before InterveningEvery great conservation effort begins not with action — but with understanding.In India’s forested heartlands, Gaj Dastak is doing exactly that: listening to elephants before trying to lead them.Through cutting-edge elephant
The Elephant’s Struggle in Modern IndiaIndia’s elephants once roamed freely across vast jungles and river valleys.Today, their ancient pathways are broken by roads, railways, and farmlands — leading to tragic collisions between humans
A Fragile Balance Between Man and Elephant In the forests and farmlands of Chhattisgarh, a delicate tension exists between two giants of survival — the human and the elephant.As development expands and forests