Sanjay Gandhi National Park: Tribal Community Wins Temporary Reprieve, Eviction Halted

• The encroachment drive against tribal hamlets in Sanjay Gandhi National Park has been temporarily suspended after two days of tension.
• Forest Minister Ganesh Naik announced the suspension, citing the seriousness of the matter and promising a meeting with the Chief Minister.
• The action was initiated based on a 1990 Mumbai High Court order prohibiting permanent construction on national park land.
• Tribal communities, who have lived in the park for generations, are resisting the eviction, citing the Forest Rights Act.
• A new committee will be established to reconsider the encroachment issue, bringing relief to local residents and tribal families.

Why It Matters: Tribal communities in Sanjay Gandhi National Park secured a temporary halt to eviction, pending further review.