ITANAGAR, Mar 6: A private member’s resolution on urgent measures to strengthen wildlife protection and address the growing problem of human–wildlife conflict in the state was moved by Bameng MLA Kumar Waii in the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly today.
Moving the resolution during the Assembly session, Waii expressed concern over the increasing incidents of human–wildlife conflict across several parts of Arunachal Pradesh, which have led to loss of human lives, damage to crops and property, and threats to wildlife habitats. He stressed that the issue has become a major challenge for communities living near forest areas and requires immediate and coordinated intervention from the government.
The MLA urged the state government to adopt stronger policies and implement effective strategies to ensure both wildlife conservation and the safety of people. He highlighted the need to strengthen forest protection mechanisms, improve monitoring in vulnerable areas, and deploy rapid response teams to deal with wildlife intrusion in human settlements.
Emphasizing the ecological importance of the state’s rich biodiversity, Waii said conservation efforts must go hand in hand with the protection of livelihoods of rural and forest-fringe communities. He urged the government to work closely with the Forest Department, local administrations, and community organisations to develop long-term solutions.
Participating in the discussion, Bordumsa–Diyun MLA Mohesh Chai supported the resolution and highlighted the seriousness of human–wildlife conflict in several parts of the state. He said that villagers living in forest-fringe areas are frequently affected by wildlife intrusion, which not only threatens lives but also damages crops and livelihoods.
Chai stressed the need for timely compensation to victims of wildlife attacks and farmers who suffer crop losses due to wild animals. He also called for strengthening coordination between the Forest Department and local administration to effectively respond to such incidents. He further suggested that awareness programmes and preventive measures should be intensified in vulnerable areas to minimize conflicts between humans and wildlife.
Other MLAs supporting the resolution, were Tapi Darang, Thangwang Wangham and Wanglin Lowangdong.
Responding to the concerns raised, Environment and Forest Minister Wangki Lowang informed the House that the government is aware of the issue and stated that an Assembly Committee will be constituted to examine the matter in detail and suggest appropriate measures to address the problem of human–wildlife conflict in the state.
QUESTION Hour: The Question Hour on the day of the 6th Budget Session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly witnessed discussions on key issues relating to education, infrastructure, administrative development and student welfare.
Replying to the question, raised by Thangwang Wangham, MLA, who highlighted the absence of Principals in schools in Longding district and sought clarification on the recruitment process for the post of Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE). He remarked that running a school without a Principal is like an aeroplane flying without a pilot, underlining the importance of leadership in educational institutions, Education Minister Passang Dorjee Sona informed the House that while the department has many capable teachers, several of them still need to be upgraded to higher posts. He explained that under the existing Recruitment Rules (RR), candidates must complete a mandatory eight years of service to be eligible, which many teachers have not yet fulfilled. However, the government is considering a one-time relaxation to facilitate promotions.
The Minister further informed that the department has 100 sanctioned posts of Principals and that the available manpower has been distributed strategically so that where a Principal is not posted, a Vice Principal is placed and vice versa. 
While replying to the query, raised by Laisam Simai, MLA, who asked whether the government is contemplating the development of Circle Headquarters at Renuk-Putok and Longtoi-Lyngok under Jairampur Sub-Division in Changlang district, and if so, when the development work would be undertaken, the Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein informed the House that the development of the said Circle Headquarters was proposed in 2019, but the work could not progress due to lack of manpower and improper mobilisation of resources. He assured the House that he would personally look into the matter and ensures that the development of the two Circle Headquarters is taken up at the earliest.
Responding to the query raised by Wanglin Lowangdong, MLA, regarding the condition of NH-315A from Hukanjuri to Khonsa, particularly the 28 km stretch that has reportedly been damaged due to soil erosion and landslides, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the Highways portfolio, informed the House that the area has very challenging terrain and tough topography, and experiences heavy monsoon rainfall and flooding of rivers, which often causes damage to road infrastructure. He further stated that slope stabilisation and other protective measures are required to safeguard the road. The Deputy Chief Minister also informed that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has entrusted THDC with the restoration work for river bank protection in the affected area.
Replying to the question, Education Minister Phassang Dorjee Sona informed the House that 11,775 students from Arunachal Pradesh are currently studying outside the state under National scholarship portal. The Minister further stated that the government is providing free coaching, language enhancement programmes and school exposure programmes to support students. Financial assistance is also provided through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). He added that students from professional streams such as medical and engineering often return to serve the state after completing their courses, and that the government is also promoting financial literacy programmes, he was replying to the question raised by Wanglin Lowangdong, MLA, regarding the number of students from Arunachal Pradesh studying outside the state and abroad, the stipend provided to them, and the government’s plans to encourage educated youth to contribute to state and nation building.
Additionally, seven new Bills were introduced in the House during the session. Further discussion and deliberation on these Bills will be taken up in the upcoming sittings of the Assembly.

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