According to Priyanka, meaningful progress would depend on coordinated efforts rather than isolated interventions, adding that several initiatives were being planned in consultation with the forest department.
She also expressed confidence that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), now in power in Kerala, would be able to intensify efforts to tackle the issue.
Human-wildlife conflict emerged as a major issue during the recent Kerala assembly election, with repeated incidents of wild animal attacks on people and crop damage reported from several parts of the state.
The UDF had made the issue a key part of its election campaign, promising to work towards a long-term solution if elected to office.
Priyanka is on a three-day visit to her Wayanad parliamentary constituency from 25 to 28 June and is scheduled to participate in several public engagements during the tour.
With PTI inputs
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