Elephant-train collisions: 77 stretches prioritised
What happened
- A MoEFCC-WII workshop prioritised 77 railway stretches and recommended 705 mitigation structures to cut elephant deaths [PIB].
Background
- It was organised by the Project Elephant Division [PIB].
Why it matters
- Underpasses and speed limits on known corridors save elephants.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-12): A MoEFCC-WII workshop prioritised 77 railway stretches and recommended 705 mitigation structures to cut elephant deaths.
- Underpasses and speed limits on known corridors save elephants.
Quotable data pointA MoEFCC-WII workshop prioritised 77 railway stretches and recommended 705 mitigation structures to cut elephant deaths.
PIB: Elephant-train collisions, 12 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Project Elephant.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Mitigation structures recommended
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Elephant-train collisions, 12 Mar 2026
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