Nagarhole Tiger Reserve Land Reoccupation by Jenu Kuruba Tribe
Sector: Hotel • Location: Karnataka, India
Source: Times of India
The Jenu Kuruba tribe, comprising 52 households, reoccupied their ancestral land within the Nagarhole tiger reserve on May 5, 2025, after being forcibly evicted 35 years ago. The displacement was due to the expansion of tiger conservation projects and tourism, which have led to the eviction of indigenous communities despite protective laws. The tribe is fighting for recognition of their rights und
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hotel, Government
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of India
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Description | The Jenu Kuruba tribe, comprising 52 households, reoccupied their ancestral land within the Nagarhole tiger reserve on May 5, 2025, after being forcibly evicted 35 years ago. The displacement was due to the expansion of tiger conservation projects and tourism, which have led to the eviction of indigenous communities despite protective laws. The tribe is fighting for recognition of their rights under the Forest Rights Act 2006 and has filed a case against the Forest Department under the SC/ST Atrocities Act. |
Original sector | Environment and Conservation |
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Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
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Sector | Hotel, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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