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21 August 2026

Odisha inquiry committee on Satkosia Tiger Reserve relocation

The topic involves the implementation of key environmental and rights-based legislation like the Wildlife Protection Act and Forest Rights Act, providing a concrete case study on governance, accountability, and the conflict between conservation and tribal rights.

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  • Odisha government formed a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the relocation of villages from Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR).
  • The committee is chaired by the Revenue and Disaster Management Secretary.
  • The mandate includes verifying compliance with the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Forest Rights Act 2006, and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) guidelines.
  • Scope of inquiry: Beneficiary identification, adequacy of compensation, rehabilitation measures, and identification of procedural irregularities.
  • Exclusion: Raiguda village is excluded from the inquiry as it followed established relocation procedures.
  • Corrective measures: The committee may recommend differential compensation, restoration of rights, and livelihood support.
  • Accountability: The committee is tasked with identifying officials responsible for violations and recommending departmental or criminal action.
  • Conservation status: STR tiger population declined from 12 in 2007 to zero in the 2022 census.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges in balancing wildlife conservation with the rights of forest-dwelling communities under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, with reference to the relocation processes in protected areas. 150 words
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  2. The decline of tiger populations in protected areas despite stringent legal frameworks highlights gaps in governance and implementation. Critically analyze the role of the National Tiger Conservation Authority and state-level authorities in ensuring both ecological integrity and social justice during relocation exercises. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following Indian states?

  2. Which of the following acts is primarily responsible for the legal framework governing the relocation of villages from tiger reserves in India?

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