Wildlife reclaims dying villages as isolation, conflict drive families out of hilly forest lands of Ernakulam
Paniyeli, once a flourishing village in the Western Ghats, now faces desolation as residents abandon their homes due to human-animal conflict and lack of educational opportunities. Crop raids by elephants have made farming unsustainable, prompting families to relocate. While some villagers adapt, others seek government assistance to leave, highlighting the urgent need for habitat preservation and conflict mitigation strategies.
Paniyeli, once a flourishing village in the Western Ghats, now faces desolation as residents abandon their homes due to human-animal conflict and lack of educational opportunities. Crop raids by elephants have made farming unsustainable, prompting families to relocate. While some villagers adapt, others seek government assistance to leave, highlighting the urgent need for habitat preservation and conflict mitigation strategies.
