Archive · 12 Dec 2025
670 Kudremukh Families Opt for Relocation
In Karnataka, India, there are 1,382 families living inside a special forest area called Kudremukh National Park.
The government has asked these families if they want to move to a new place because the forest needs protection.
So far, 670 families have said yes.
The government is giving these families money for their houses, land, and crops to help them move.
They have already given money to 356 families and are working on the rest.
The value of the land is decided based on old rules from 2005.
670 out of 1,382 families in Kudremukh National Park have opted for voluntary relocation.
The Karnataka government has already compensated 356 families and is processing the rest.
Compensation covers houses, land, and crops, based on 2005 Revenue Department guidelines.
Land valuation for 76 families has been completed, with 314 families remaining.
The relocation is part of conservation efforts within the national park.
- Who
- 670 families living inside Kudremukh National Park
- What
- have opted for voluntary relocation
- When
- as of the Legislative Assembly session on Wednesday
- Where
- Kudremukh National Park, Karnataka
- Why
- to facilitate conservation efforts and provide compensation for rehabilitation
- Total Families in Kudremukh National Park
- 1,382
- Families Willing to Relocate
- 670
- Families Already Compensated
- 356
- Families Remaining for Compensation
- 314
- Families with Completed Land Valuation
- 76
- Compensation Covers
- Houses, land, and crops
- Valuation Based On
- Revenue Department’s notification dated April 18, 2005
