Fifth Tiger Reserve formed in Rajasthan protests residents against displacement of 108 towns

Rajasthan is now going to get the fifth Tiger reserve, but with this decision there will be a big change in the lives of thousands of residents. The state government recently issued a notice for the buffer zone of Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve, which resulted in 108 towns in Dholpur and Karauli districts. After this notice, 108 towns in displacement, 60 towns in the Dholpur district and 48 towns in the Karauli district were included in the buffer zone, leaving the residents of these towns their homes and lands. Estimated, 35 to 40 thousand people will be affected by this displacement. The opposition of the residents, after this decision, there was a wave of dissatisfaction and protest among the inhabitants. Villagers who oppose the displacement say that this decision will have a profound impact on their life and livelihood. It would be a big challenge for farmers and families to leave their land and start life on a new hiding place. Villagers say their lives will be difficult without the way of agricultural land and livelihoods. The importance of Tiger Reserve The government of Rajasthan says that the purpose of Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve is to protect tigers and other wildlife. This step is considered very important for the protection of wildlife, as efforts are being made to increase the number of tigers in the areas of Tiger Reserve. The concern of the residents includes the main reasons for the protest of the residents, involves proper remuneration for displacement and a lack of new land. Villagers say they have been inhabited on these countries for years, and the government has made no concrete plan to ensure their standard of living. In addition, residential and water supply problems are also involved in their concerns. The state government has clarified the state government that proper remuneration and rehabilitation will be provided to the people concerned during the displacement. The government said it would try to provide certainty for the displaced people. Apart from this, the purpose of Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve increases not only the number of tigers, but also the protection of sensitive ecosystems. Share this story -tags