Mysuru: A two-day workshop was organised in city recently to build a rapport between mahouts and Forest Department personnel. More than 40 mahouts from across the State participated in the workshop that sensitised the officials regarding the plight of mahouts. The event was also a platform for mahouts to air their grievances.
The workshop was organised by Asian Elephant Support, Karnataka Forest Department and De Paul First Grade College, Mysuru, at KSTDC Hotel auditorium. This is for the first time such a workshop is organised in Mysuru and mahouts from nine elephant camps including Balle, Mathigodu, Dubare and Sakkrebailu attended and exchanged their views.
