Jaigir Village Relocated from Palamu Tiger Reserve to Aid Wildlife Conservation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Jaigir village relocated outside Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) core area. |
| Significance | First fully relocated village in PTR, reducing biotic pressure on wildlife habitat. |
| New Location | 75-acre site near Polpol, with improved infrastructure and transport access. |
| Original Site Plan | To be developed into grassland to attract herbivores, supporting tiger conservation. |
| Future Relocations | Eight more villages identified for relocation within the core area. |
| Compensation | Land given to one member per household; others compensated with Rs 15 lakh. |
| Temporary Housing | Forest department provided temporary housing during permanent home construction. |
| PTR Establishment | Established in 1974 under Project Tiger. |
| Unique Fact | First sanctuary where tiger census was done based on footprint count. |
| Betla National Park | Situated within PTR, covering 226.32 sq km in Latehar district, Jharkhand. |
| Total Area of PTR | 1130 sq km. |