<h1>Assam to Use AI and Fodder Barriers to Reduce Human-Animal Conflict; Boosts Compensation for Wildlife Damage</h1> The Assam government plans to mitigate human-animal conflict by using fodder as a natural barrier and AI-based devices to track animal movements. The state budget for 2025-26 includes increased ex gratia for families affected by wildlife conflicts and compensation for crop damage. Initiatives like 'Bon Mitra Abhijan' and 'Gaja Mitra' aim to enhance elephant habitats and deploy AI technology for real-time alerts. Additionally, canopy bridges will be installed for primates, and power installations will be secured. The government will also replace old safari vehicles in Kaziranga National Park with new ones, preferably electric vehicles, allocating Rs 20 crore for this initiative.