Eight wildlife sanctuaries and 281 reserve forests encroached in Assam
Assam's Forest and Environment Minister, Jayanta Mallabaruah, informed the Assembly that eight wildlife sanctuaries and 281 reserve forests in the State are under encroachment. As of February 12, 2016, over 3.15 lakh hectares of land in these protected areas were under illegal occupation. The BJP-led NDA government, which formed in 2016, has since evicted squatters from 25,588.7675 hectares, including 16,937.2466 hectares during the past five years. This data highlights the ongoing challenge of protecting Assam's natural habitats from illegal occupation.
Key Points
- Eight wildlife sanctuaries and 281 reserve forests in Assam are currently facing encroachment.
- Over 3.15 lakh hectares of land in protected areas were under illegal occupation as of February 2016.
- The current government has evicted squatters from over 25,588 hectares since 2016.
- The issue underscores the persistent challenge of protecting natural habitats from illegal occupation in Assam.
Exam Facts
- Assam has eight wildlife sanctuaries and 281 reserve forests under encroachment.
- Over 3.15 lakh hectares of land were under illegal occupation as of February 12, 2016.
- The BJP-led NDA government formed in Assam in 2016.
- Forest and Environment Minister: Jayanta Mallabaruah.
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