Violence of science and development: Withering away of the displaced Van Gujjars in and around Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand

Prerna Sah and Sambit Mallick

African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2020, vol. 12, issue 5, 643-652

Abstract: This paper examines the displacement of the semi-nomadic pastoral community of the Van Gujjars from the Protected Area of Rajaji National Park, displacement falling under the rubric of ‘development-induced displacement’. The study carried out was based on qualitative data collection. Primary data was collected through interviews that were semi-structured. Purposive sampling was used to approach the three sets of respondents, viz. government officials, ‘experts’ from the Wildlife Institute of India and NGOs and the tribal community of the Van Gujjars. Data analysis puts forth a very ambiguous argument for the establishment of Protected Areas. The rehabilitation of the Van Gujjars is justified by those who argue that their way of life is unsustainable. By coming forward to put forth a proposal for a community management plan entailing their active participation, it validates the fact that they (Van Gujjars) too have a stake in the preservation of the forests and its wildlife and, thus, should have a say in crucial matters.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2019.1639285

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