Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane has presented data to the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) highlighting potential impacts of the proposed tiger reserve on local communities in Sattari.
The minister’s submission underscores concerns that the establishment of the reserve could affect the livelihoods of residents who depend on the land and forest resources for their daily sustenance.
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Rane’s intervention aims to ensure that conservation efforts are balanced with the socio-economic well-being of the local population, advocating for measures that protect both wildlife and community interests.
The CEC is expected to review the data and provide recommendations on how to proceed with the tiger reserve proposal while mitigating adverse effects on residents.
