Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Telangana Wildlife Sanctuaries Face Encroachment, WII Report Finds
Imagine protected areas in Telangana, called wildlife sanctuaries, are having problems.
A group called the Wildlife Institute of India says people are using the land inside the sanctuaries illegally.
In one place, a big chunk of land is being used for things it shouldn't be, like letting animals graze there.
Another sanctuary has even bigger problems.
People are cutting down trees and hunting animals.
The institute wants the government to work together to fix these problems and help protect the animals.
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) reports on encroachment in Telangana's wildlife sanctuaries.
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary faces 52,000 hectares of encroachment, including illegal grazing and tree felling.
Eturnagaram sanctuary suffers from lack of political and administrative support, along with encroachment.
The Gottikoya tribes' settlements and encroachment by local villagers cause disturbance and conflict.
WII suggests inter-departmental cooperation for encroachment removal and better management.
- Who
- Wildlife Institute of India, government, local tribes, and encroachers.
- What
- Encroachments and lack of support in Telangana's wildlife sanctuaries are highlighted by the Wildlife Institute of India.
- When
- The report covers the period of 2020-2025.
- Where
- Pakhal and Eturnagaram wildlife sanctuaries in Telangana, India.
- Why
- Lack of political and administrative support, causing encroachment, illegal activities, and habitat destruction.
- Report Source
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
- Affected Sanctuaries
- Pakhal and Eturnagaram
- Pakhal Encroachment Area
- 52,000 hectares
- Primary Issue
- Encroachment
- Threats
- Illegal livestock grazing, tree felling, poaching, forest fires.
- Tribes involved
- Gottikoya