India needs to secure its elephant reserves: panel

The Elephant Task Force recommended setting up a national elephant conservation authority, better management of elephant reserves and protecting 88 corridors that the animals use across the country from mining, irrigation and other industrial projects.

Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh said India was declaring the elephant its “National Heritage Animal” to raise awareness of the issue.

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