(a) whether the Government has taken note about the population of ‘Bison’ being very
high in Sahyadri region and its nearby areas due to which farmers are not able to do their
farming as reported by some State Governments;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to check the population of Bison in the said area;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)
(a)&(b) There is no specific reports regarding farmers not able to do their farming because of
high population of Bison in Sahyandri region and its nearby areas.
(c) Bison is a protected animal under the provision of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
and listed in Schedule I of the Act. No proposal to check its population in Sahyandri region or
its nearby areas is under consideration of the Ministry.
(d)&(e) Does not arise.