Gaja Mitra Scheme

Assam Cabinet approves new schemes including Gaja Mitra to prevent human-elephant conflict, Prerona Aasoni for student support, and pay hikes for Gaon Pradhans and Anganwadi workers.

Assam government launched Gaja Mitra Scheme in eight human-elephant conflict districts including Goalpara, Baksa, and Udalguri. It involves community teams, AI cameras for early elephant detection, and habitat greening efforts to reduce clashes and protect villagers.