Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday launched the ‘Hanuman’ project to prevent human-wildlife conflict and protect lives, livestock and forests across the state.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony at the 6th Andhra Pradesh Special Police Battalion parade ground in Mangalagiri, he referred to 100 rapid response and rescue vehicles, including ambulances, to provide medical assistance to wildlife.
“Project Hanuman was launched to prevent human-wildlife conflict and to protect lives, livestock and forests across the state,” he said.
He added that India believes in ‘Vasudheva Kutumbam’ which means the world is one family, adding that environmental balance and conservation of wildlife are vital for human survival.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that increasing incidents of crop damage, loss of livestock and threats to human safety prompted the government to introduce Project Hanuman recovery and care units to monitor, assist and take care of wildlife.
Under this initiative, 93 rapid response vehicles, seven ambulances, 19 rescue teams and four wildlife rescue and treatment centers have been set up across the state.
Village-level wildlife protectors, known as Vajra teams, are being trained and equipped with rescue equipment to handle snake and animal-related incidents locally.
Kalyan said $Compensation worth Rs 4 lakh crore was paid in over 2,100 cases during 2025-26, while ex-gratia for deaths from wildlife attacks was increased from $5 lakh for $10 lakh.
He said the elephant menace in Chittoor, Srikakulam and Parvathipuram Maniam districts has been addressed by deployment of four trained Kumki elephants from Karnataka.
He added that eight operations have been successfully completed so far, ensuring the safety of crops and humans in areas affected by wild elephants.
Later, the Deputy Chief Minister launched the Hanuman digital app, flagged off vehicles, and visited showrooms detailing rescue equipment and conservation efforts.
He added that artificial intelligence-based monitoring systems are also being introduced to track the movement of animals and issue early warnings.
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