Recently, employees of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh, engaged under the Centre’s Project Tiger, raised concerns regarding their wages.
About Namdapha Tiger Reserve
Namdapha Tiger Reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is named after the Namdapha River, which originates from Daphabum, the highest mountain peak in the reserve.
The area was originally classified as a Reserved Forest and was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1972. Subsequently, it was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1983 under the Project Tiger scheme.
Geographical Features and Topography
The reserve is characterised by high hills, dense vegetation, numerous rivers and seasonal streams. Its varied topography supports rich biodiversity and diverse wildlife habitats.
Vegetation and Flora
The vegetation of Namdapha Tiger Reserve is predominantly characterised by tropical evergreen rainforests with a dense and multi-layered forest structure.
The forests contain thick growth of bamboo, cane, wild banana and other undergrowth, making certain areas almost impenetrable.
Fauna and Wildlife Diversity
Namdapha is particularly significant for its diversity of wild cats. It is home to four major cat species:
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Tiger
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Leopard
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Clouded Leopard
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Snow Leopard
Other important wildlife species found in the reserve include the Hoolock Gibbon, Golden Cat, Marbled Cat, Mishmi Takin, Red Panda and Namdapha Flying Squirrel.