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Maharashtra: State forest department and NGO collaborates to secure 31 wells in Junnar; focuses on protecting leopards and wildlife
Updated On: 14 April, 2026 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Wildlife SOS, with the Maharashtra Forest Department, has secured 31 open wells in Junnar, reducing leopard accidents and strengthening human-wildlife coexistence through prevention and community support

NGO Wildlife SOS and Maharashtra state governments digs 31 wells to protect wildlife. (Pic/Special arrangement)
In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Wildlife SOS, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department, has expanded its Open Wells Conservation Project in the Junnar region. As per the officials, the NGO has secured a total of 31 open wells to prevent accidental falls of leopards and other wild animals.
Over the past year, 11 wells were newly covered, adding to ongoing efforts to mitigate risks in areas with high wildlife movement.
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