{"id":150514,"date":"2025-01-07T19:25:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T13:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=150514"},"modified":"2025-01-08T13:55:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T08:25:18","slug":"durgavati-tiger-reserve","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/durgavati-tiger-reserve","title":{"rendered":"Centre Probes Forced Evictions in Durgavati Tiger Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villagers from <\/span><b>52 villages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Damoh, Narsinghpur, and Sagar districts of Madhya Pradesh have raised concerns regarding the <\/span><b>non-recognition of forest rights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>forceful evictions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in and around the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has directed <\/span><b>the Madhya Pradesh government <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to address these issues in consultation with forest departments and district collectors.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villagers claim they are being <\/span><b>forcefully relocated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outside the reserve, which violates the <\/span><b>Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 2006<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Key Provisions of the Forest Rights Act 2006<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Forest Rights Act 2006<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, formally known as the <\/span><b>Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It aims to address the historical injustice faced by forest-dwelling communities by <\/span><b>recognizing their rights over forest land and resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Types of Rights Recognized<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Individual Forest Rights (IFR):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ownership and cultivation rights over<\/span><b> forest land for subsistence and livelihood.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Community Forest Rights (CFR):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rights to use, protect, regenerate, and conserve forest resources collectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to Minor Forest Produce:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Access to and collection of non-timber forest products like bamboo, honey, and medicinal plants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to Habitat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recognition of <\/span><b>the rights of particularly vulnerable tribal groups <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PVTGs) to their traditional habitats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to Rehabilitation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In case of displacement due to development projects, forest dwellers must be rehabilitated and compensated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6975%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Can persons belonging to Scheduled Tribes who have moved to non-Scheduled Areas in the State claim forest rights as forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>FRA Requirement: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To claim forest right as a Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes, individuals must be ST in the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Variation in other states: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some states, ST person status is limited to a particular area.<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In other states, ST persons retain their ST status throughout the state as per the constitutional order (scheduled tribe) 1950.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Eligibility<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Scheduled Tribes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tribals residing in the forest for<\/span><b> at least 75 years or before December 13, 2005.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Other Traditional Forest Dwellers: Non-tribal communities r<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esiding in forest areas for three generations (approximately 75 years).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Protection from Eviction<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forest-dwelling communities cannot be evicted until <\/span><b>their claims under the FRA are verified and settled.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/tiger-reserves-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List of Tiger Reserves in India<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Key provision of Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 1972 (Amended in 2006) for Forest Dwellers and Tribal Communities<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Conservation and Livelihood Co-Existence<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Act recognizes that forest-dwelling and tribal communities depend on forests for their livelihoods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife conservation efforts are designed to ensure they do not harm the rights or well-being of these communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Rules for Activities in Protected Areas<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>National Parks and Sanctuaries: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activities like hunting and logging are restricted to protect wildlife.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, tribal communities are allowed to collect minor forest produce under specific rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Community Reserves:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Local communities can actively participate in conservation through community reserves while continuing their traditional practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Relocation from Critical Wildlife Habitats<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forest dwellers living in critical wildlife habitats can only be relocated if:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is scientifically proven that their presence harms wildlife conservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their free and informed consent is taken before relocation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper rehabilitation and compensation are provided to them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Community Involvement in Anti-Poaching Efforts<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forest-dwelling and tribal communities are encouraged to help prevent poaching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their indigenous knowledge is valued and used for tracking and protecting wildlife.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-textbooks?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Textbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC NCERT Textbooks From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Constitutional provisions for the welfare of tribal communities<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Constitution provides several protections and rights for tribal people, especially concerning their forest rights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Scheduled Tribes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribes are recognized as Scheduled Tribes under <\/span><b>Article 342<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Constitution. This grants them special status and protections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Scheduled Areas: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article 244 and the <\/span><b>Fifth and Sixth Schedules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Constitution provide for the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These areas are meant to protect tribal autonomy and culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Article 46: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasizes the state&#8217;s responsibility to protect the educational and economic interests of marginalized sections, including Scheduled Tribes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Article 335: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures that the claims of Scheduled Tribes are considered in government appointments, balancing efficiency with social justice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.8996%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><b>Durgavati Tiger Reserve\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Located in the Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It is the 7th tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Area Composition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes parts of the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Corridor Development: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A green corridor will be developed to connect the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) to Durgavati for tigers to move naturally.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Rivers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reserve lies in the basins of the<\/span><b> Narmada and Yamuna rivers.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Historical Site: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Singorgarh Fort is situated within the reserve.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The reserve has dry<\/span><b> deciduous forest type.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Flora: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key plant species include<\/span><b> Teak, Saja, Dhaora, Ber, Amla, among others.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Fauna: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife includes Tigers, Leopards, Wolves, Jackals, Indian Fox, Striped Hyena, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chital, Sambhar, Black Buck, Barking Deer, Common Langur, Rhesus Macaque, and more.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6375%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 111.19%; 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