In modern India, they are trained to work. They are used in the logging industry, at religious festivals and weddings, in advertising, in circuses, and even for begging.
Praegu dresseeritakse Indias elevante aga töö tegemiseks, et kasutada neid metsatöödel, samuti usupühade ja pulmade ajal, reklaaminduses, tsirkuses ning isegi kerjamisel.