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Project Tiger To Displace 5.50 Lakh Tribals: Report
On International Tiger Day, a report titled "India's Tiger Reserves: Tribals Get Out, Tourists Welcome” reveals significant concerns regarding the displacement of indigenous communities and the impact of conservation measures on local populations and wildlife.
Key Highlights of the Report
- Massive Displacement of Tribals: The report estimates that approximately 5,50,000 Scheduled Tribes and other forest dwellers have been displaced due to the creation and expansion of Tiger Reserves.
- Breakdown:
- Pre-2021: 2,54,794 persons were displaced from 50 Tiger Reserves up to 2017.
- Post-2021: An additional 2,90,000 persons are projected to be displaced from six new Tiger Reserves created after 2021.
- Increase in Displacement: The report highlights a dramatic 967% increase in displacement per Tiger Reserve in the post-2021 period compared to previous years.
- Impact of Displacement:
- Loss of Livelihood: Displaced communities often lose access to traditional resources such as hunting grounds, fishing areas, and sacred sites.
- Human Rights Violations: The report details severe human rights violations, including forced evictions, destruction of homes, and legal abuses against those resisting displacement.
- Criticism of Conservation Practices:
- Non-Compliance: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has criticized non-compliance with the Forest Rights Act and the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, particularly regarding the forced relocation of tribes without proper consent.
- Uncontrolled Activities: The report notes uncontrolled commercial and eco-tourism activities within Tiger Reserves, including the establishment of petrol pumps, rest houses, and resorts. These activities often contribute to tiger deaths through electrocution and other hazards.
- Specific Cases and Statistics (Major Tiger Reserves Impacted)
- Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu): About 4,000 people.
- Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan): Approximately 4,400 persons.
- Ranipur Tiger Reserve (Uttar Pradesh): Around 45,000 persons.
- Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh): At least 72,772 persons.
- Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan): About 4,000 persons.
- Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan): Around 160,000 persons.
Important Conservation Initiatives:
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