Title:
Settlement of rights in Protected Areas in India
Author: Mr. Arvind
Mishra
Seconded by: Dr. Dhrubajyoti Ghosh
WHEREAS,
The existence of legislation does not guarantee protection to wilderness areas unless
effectively implemented; and most of the protected areas in India are only notified and
this prevents conservation to be implemented effectively;
The
6th World Wilderness Congress hereby resolves that:
- Governments in all countries be encouraged to make their currently existing protected
area legislation more effective, or modify it where necessary; and
- In all the protected areas in India, people’s rights should be expeditiously
settled and compensations be settled immediately. This will help in protecting wilderness
areas and species (especially migratory birds). The government should settle these rights
in a manner that is sensitive to both wilderness and human requirements and the Wilderness
Congress should pursue this.
Sponsored by:
Mr. Arvind Mishra
Seconded by: Dr. Dhrubajyoti Ghosh
Mandar Nature Club
Anand Chikitsalaya Road
Bhagalpur, Bihar: 812001, India
Tel: +91-641-423479
