Guwahati: The Gaja Bandhab Elephant Welfare Trust has launched an awareness campaign using street plays to tackle human-elephant conflict and plastic pollution in Assam. The initiative seeks to promote safer interactions between local communities and wild elephants, focusing on regions where encounters are common.
Led by Managing Trustee Bhaskarjyoti Das, the campaign began on June 2 at the Muktijodha Kamakhya Prasad Tripathi Model School near Guwahati. Volunteers performed interactive shows for students and teachers from local schools, demonstrating safety measures to take if elephants enter human settlements. The performances also highlighted the severe environmental impact of single-use plastics.
Local educators praised the program for its practical approach to conservation. Principal Ratul Bora noted that the plays help students understand wildlife protection and the urgency of waste management. The campaign has since expanded to Khetri Model High School, Burhi Gosani M.E. School, and Belguri L.P. School.
Das emphasized that schools in conflict-prone areas are vital for long-term change. He believes that educating children now will cultivate a future generation of wildlife protectors. Following the positive reception from students and staff, the organization plans to bring its educational message to more communities across the state.
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