Kumki Elephants

January 23, 2024

GS Paper III Biodiversity & Environment

Context:

The Odisha government has asked the Tamil Nadu government to deploy Kumki Elephant to handle human-elephant conflict.

Kumki Elephant

Human-Elephant Conflict in Odisha: Status

In the financial year of 2023- 24, there have been around 230 encounters between humans and elephants in Odisha.
- Recently a wild sub-adult tusker entered Baripada town in Mayurbhanj from Similipal forest and caused havoc.

About Kumki Elephants

These elephants are trained captive Asian elephants.
Kumkis are used to drive wild elements away when they enter into human settlements.
These elephants are useful in wildlife conservation.

“Kumki” comes from the Persian word “kumak,” which means “aid.” This name is used all over India, from Bengal to Tamil Nadu,

These elephants also have wider significance for forest patrolling and rescue operations.
- When any wild elephant gets injured, kumkis are used to provide medical treatment to wild elephants.
Kumki elephants work as a mediator between wild elephants and humans.

Kumki Elephant

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