Presidential Committee formed to tackle crop damage from wild animals

Committee appointed to develop science-based solutions to wildlife-related crop damage Aims to balance ecological integrity with need to protect agriculture and plantations Committee's mandate includes conducting comprehensive scientific assessment of issue, formulating national policies, implementing strategies

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A high-level committee comprising Government officials and subject matter experts has been appointed under the leadership of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to develop and implement sustainable, science-based solutions to mitigate the damage caused by wild animals to agriculture and plantation crops.

The committee held its inaugural meeting Thursday at the Presidential Secretariat, focusing on the need for a balanced approach that respects ecological integrity while safeguarding food production.

The committee's mandate includes conducting a comprehensive scientific assessment of the issue, formulating national policies and legislation, and implementing short, medium and long-term strategies.