International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Social Sciences 15 4 2026 10 14 Human-Wildlife Conflict as a Hazard in Uttarakhand (India): Consequences, and Mitigation 21 26 EN R. Safiya 1 Department of Social Work, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India R. Kavitha 2 Department of Social Work, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Narayan Laxmi 1 Department of Economics, Govt. College, Mahendergarh, Haryana, India Yadav Surender Singh 2 Department of Economics, Govt. College, Kanina (Mahendergarh), Haryana, India . Rashmi 1 PNG, Govt. PG College, Ramnagar, Uttarakhamd, India Joshi Devki Nandan 2 PNG, Govt. PG College, Ramnagar, Uttarakhamd, India > Research Paper 2026 8 6 2026 10 14 Human-wildlife conflict has escalated into a critical socio-ecological hazard in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, severely impacting biodiversity conservation and rural livelihoods. This study examines HWC trends (2020–2023) and local perceptions in conflict hotspots, including Alakhnanda Ghati and the Rajaji-Corbett corridor. Integrating secondary data from the Uttarakhand Forest Department with a primary survey (n=42), the research highlights a rising fatality rate, and focus on human wildlife co-existence. Survey results reveal that 83.3% of residents perceive wild animals as a continuous threat, and a significant majority identify HWC as a primary driver of rural-urban out-migration. While leopards and monkeys are the most disruptive species, locals attribute the conflict to increasing social interference in wildlife habitats and a perceived "reluctant" government response. The study concludes that current reactive measures are insufficient and calls for structural interventions such as solar fencing and community-led habitat restoration. Copyright@ International Science Community Association