Analyzing the Effectiveness of the Forest Rights Act in Mitigating Displacement Issues Among Forest-Dependent Communities: A Case Study of the Dudhwa-Katarniaghat Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The Dudhwa-Katarniaghat Tiger Reserve is a protected area situated in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, India, which has caused the significant displacement of indigenous communities, particularly the Tharu indigenous group. The Tharu community has lived in the Terai region for centuries, but their displacement from their lands and homes due to the establishment of the Tiger Reserve has resulted in the loss of traditional livelihoods, cultural practices, and a sense of identity(Paul & Bahuguna, 2015).