Train in Jharkhand waits 2 hours as elephant gives birth on tracks. Watch video
'Beyond the news of human-animal conflicts, happy to share this example of human-animal harmonious existence,' Yadav said in his post that also accompanied two videos of the touching moment.'It is lovely to see the efforts producing such heartwarming results. Special kudos to Jharkhand Forest officials for their sensitivity which helped the elephant deliver her young one,' he added.Beyond the news of human-animal conflicts, happy to share this example of human-animal harmonious existence.A train in Jharkhand waited for two hours as an elephant delivered her calf. The shows how the two later walked on happily.Following a whole-of government approach, pic.twitter.com/BloyChwHq0— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) July 9, 2025Furthermore, Yadav said in his post that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in coordination with the Ministry of Railways, has identified over 110 sensitive wildlife zones after surveying 3,500 km of railway tracks across India.The initiative is aimed at preventing accidents involving animals, especially in forested areas where tracks often intersect with wildlife corridors.- EndsMust Watch
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