Question 1 · 10 marks · 223 words written
Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: (10 *5 = 50 Marks) A. Impact of sanctuaries and national parks on tribal population?
Opening · a definition
Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks are government protected forest areas for wildlife conservation.
While wildlife Sanctuaries permit human entry to an extent, national parks do not.
Body · points
→ Impact of sanctuaries and National Parks on tribal populations:-
° Displacement of tribals. (Ex) Jenu Kuruba tribals were displaced from Karnataka during the building of a tiger reserve.
° loss of livelihood for the tribals - Tribals live amidst nature. At the centre of the Nature Man Spirit complex explains tribals relation with forests and wildlife.
• Accused for exploitation of animals - Tribal living is always in synchony with wildlife. However, they have often been accused otherwise. (Ex) In Gir, Gujarat, the Maldhari have been living peacefully with animals since centuries.
• Restriction on their movement and day to day activities like hunting, grazing e.t.c.
• Exploited by tourists (Ex) In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, there have been cases of sexual exploitation of Jarawa women.
• Pollution of forests and resources by tourists.
• Diseases from tourists - Many tribals have been living away from the world. Declaration of sanctuaries and parks has led to people taking several diseases with them.
Close · a way forward
Thus, tribals play a crucial role in conservation of forests (Ex. Sacred groves). Thus, when we speak of wildlife and biodiversity conservation, it is important to keep the interests of the tribals in mind.