Project Tiger Displaces 5.5 Lakh Tribal Communities
A report by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) on International Tiger Day reveals that Project Tiger in India has led to the displacement of approximately 550,000 Scheduled Tribes and forest dwellers, a significant increase since 2021. This displacement is due to the expansion of tiger reserves, with the most significant impacts in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, and Ranipur Tiger Reserve. The report highlights systemic human rights violations, including forced evictions, loss of homes, resources, and cultural sites, and government bypassing of legal consent processes. While Project Tiger has successfully increased Bengal tiger numbers, it faces criticism for its severe impact on indigenous communities.
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