Thiruvananthapuran: The Forest, Revenue and SC/ST Departments will work jointly to solve the rehabilitation of tribal people in Chinnakkanal. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting held here on Thursday, chaired by Forests and Housing Minister Binoy Viswam and attended by Revenue Minister K.P.Rajendran and SC/ST Minister A.K.Balan. A joint committee would be formed with representatives from the three Departments and it will conduct a joint survey to find suitable land for the rehabilitation of tribals residing in the Perinchamkudi Teak Plantation, where elephant menace poses a threat to the tribals.
The committee would also consider the rehabilitation of the Muthuvan community in four other Muthuvan colonies where elephant menace is not as serious as in Perinchamkudi.
The families which were allotted land earlier would be relocated only with their consent. The Government will also consider taking back the allotted land when they are rehabilitated. If necessary, the old title deeds would be cancelled. The rehabilitation would be based on the report of the committee. The traditional Muthuvan communities reside at the Chempakathozhukudi, Kozhipannakudi, Thankukudi and Pachapulkudi areas of Chinnakkanal. Other tribal habitats include the 301-acre colony, 80-acre colony, Panthadikulam, Vilakku and Suryanelli areas. Of the 559 families, only 138 families are living in the land allotted to them. 43 families had shifted to Perinchamkudi. Three tribals were killed and over 50 injured in elephant attacks so far. It has been estimated that there are over 28 elephants in this area.
Source: ExpressBuzz
The committee would also consider the rehabilitation of the Muthuvan community in four other Muthuvan colonies where elephant menace is not as serious as in Perinchamkudi.
The families which were allotted land earlier would be relocated only with their consent. The Government will also consider taking back the allotted land when they are rehabilitated. If necessary, the old title deeds would be cancelled. The rehabilitation would be based on the report of the committee. The traditional Muthuvan communities reside at the Chempakathozhukudi, Kozhipannakudi, Thankukudi and Pachapulkudi areas of Chinnakkanal. Other tribal habitats include the 301-acre colony, 80-acre colony, Panthadikulam, Vilakku and Suryanelli areas. Of the 559 families, only 138 families are living in the land allotted to them. 43 families had shifted to Perinchamkudi. Three tribals were killed and over 50 injured in elephant attacks so far. It has been estimated that there are over 28 elephants in this area.
Source: ExpressBuzz
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