Archive · 20 May 2025
Tribal Land Rights Dispute Arises in Tiger Reserve
Imagine a group of people, the Jenu Kuruba, saying they own land in a forest.
They put up a sign saying it's their land, even though the forest department has a sign saying it's protected.
The Jenu Kuruba are claiming the right to their ancestral properties.
Some applications for land rights were rejected, and the families plan to protest.
A district committee has approved rights for other tribal groups.
Jenu Kuruba tribal families in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve claim land rights.
A board was erected by tribal families claiming ownership.
A Gram Sabha decided to file a case against a local officer.
Applications of some tribal families will be reconsidered.
District-level committee approved some community rights applications.
- Who
- Jenu Kuruba tribal families and the Forest Department are involved.
- What
- Jenu Kuruba families are claiming land rights.
- When
- A Gram Sabha was held on Tuesday.
- Where
- Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Kodagu district.
- Why
- To assert land rights under the Forest Rights Act.
Jenu Kuruba Families
Forest Department
Land Rights Claims
Jenu Kuruba Families
Jenu Kuruba families assert their ancestral land claims.
Forest Department
Forest Department warns against trespassing in the protected area.
- Tribal Group
- Jenu Kuruba
- Location
- Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
- District
- Kodagu
- Event
- Land rights claims
- Meeting held by
- Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja
