
The Ministry of Environment, armed forces and wildlife authorities have begun the Hasthi Sena program, aiming to safeguard 17 at‑risk elephants and cover 80 % of elephant‑habited areas through raids on illegal weapons and snares.





The Ministry of Environment, armed forces and wildlife authorities have begun the Hasthi Sena program, aiming to safeguard 17 at‑risk elephants and cover 80 % of elephant‑habited areas through raids on illegal weapons and snares.