Environment & Conservation
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has established a second dedicated Mahout Village at Kozhikamuthi elephant camp in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. The initiative follows the success of the first such village at Theppakadu in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. It is designed to improve the living conditions of mahouts and cavadies, who play a vital role in caring for captive elephants, thereby strengthening the human-animal bond.
Background
Mahout Villages are exclusive residential colonies created for elephant handlers and their assistants. The first was inaugurated in May 2025 at Theppakadu, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, comprising 44 houses with modern amenities. This marked the first such initiative in India to institutionalize welfare support for mahouts, reflecting a unique step towards sustainable coexistence between humans and elephants.
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