Archive · 28 Jul 2026
3,000 Residents Await Relocation in Rajasthan Tiger Reserve
Four years after the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan was established, around 3,000 residents from eight villages within its core area are still waiting to be relocated.
The forest department has started the voluntary relocation process, offering different compensation packages.
Some families have already received initial compensation, but the process is slow, and many are still waiting for their turn.
The government is working on providing the necessary funds for the next stages of compensation.
Around 3,000 residents in eight villages within the core area of RVTR await relocation.
The relocation process began four years after the tiger reserve was notified.
Three villages in the buffer zone have started the relocation process.
The government offers three compensation models: Cash Package, Land Package, and DLC Package.
Initial compensation of Rs 3 lakh has been distributed to some families.
- Who
- Residents of eight villages in the core area of RVTR
- What
- Relocation process and compensation for residents
- When
- Four years after the tiger reserve was notified
- Where
- Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, Bundi, Rajasthan
- Why
- To protect wildlife and ensure safety of residents
Residents' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Relocation Process
Residents' Perspective
Residents feel the relocation process is slow and compensation is inadequate.
Government's Perspective
The government is working on the relocation process and has provided initial compensation.
Compensation Packages
Residents' Perspective
Residents believe the compensation packages are not sufficient for their livelihoods.
Government's Perspective
The government offers multiple compensation models to suit different needs.
- Tiger Reserve
- Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR)
- Notification Year
- 2022
- Total Area
- 1501.89 sq km
- Core Area
- 481.90 sq km
- Residents Awaiting Relocation
- 3,000
- Villages in Core Area
- 8
- Compensation Models
- Cash Package, Land Package, DLC Package
- Initial Compensation
- Rs 3 lakh