The Forest Department has begun work on a one-km energy fence in Laltappar, an area within Ward 3 of Majri Grant gram panchayat in Doiwala. The project is intended to restrict wildlife movement into nearby residential areas and reduce risks for residents and farmers.
Laltappar falls under the Barkot Forest Range and lies close to the forest boundary. Residents have reported that wildlife movement through the settlement has been a persistent problem. Many villagers have been reluctant to leave their homes at night because of the presence of wild animals near inhabited areas.
The movement of wild elephants and leopards has increased concern about possible damage to life and property, according to farmer Ajit Singh Prince. Farmers have also faced difficulties as wildlife enters or passes close to cultivated areas.
Residents had sought the barrier
Majri Grant village head Nisha Devi and deputy village head Gurjit Kaur had been seeking an energy fence from the Forest Department for Laltappar for a long time. Work has now started on the requested barrier.
Residents hope the fence will reduce the movement of wild animals into the settlement. They also expect it to help limit damage to farmers’ crops, although the project’s impact will become clear after installation and operation.
Barkot Range Officer Ganesh Uniyal confirmed that work on the one-km energy fence has begun. The information available does not provide a completion date or further details about the installation schedule.
Conclusion
The energy fence project in Laltappar is aimed at reducing wildlife movement near homes and farmland. Residents and farmers now await the completion of the one-km barrier and relief from the risks and crop-related problems they have reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the energy fence being installed?
It is being installed in Ward 3 of Laltappar under Majri Grant gram panchayat in Doiwala.
Q. How long will the energy fence be?
The planned energy fence is one km long.
Q. Which authority has started the work?
The Forest Department has started the work under the Barkot Forest Range.
Q. Why was the fence requested?
Residents sought the fence to reduce wildlife movement into residential areas and limit crop damage.
Q. Which animals have raised concern among residents?
Residents have expressed concern about the movement of wild elephants and leopards near the settlement.
