With Bhawar Vishvendra Raj Singh, Mohanlal Sukhadia University.
Part of the Geosciences Seminar Series.
In the perspective of sustainable development, preserving biodiversity and promoting local communities' welfare have emerged as critical objectives. This study investigates the intricate relationship between tiger conservation and local sustainable development, in the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in India. Ranthambhore stands as a beacon of hope in the conservation landscape, renowned for its successful tiger preservation efforts amidst a backdrop of socio-economic challenges.
As we know, tigers as keystone species, whose conservation transcends ecological boundaries to profoundly impact on human livelihoods and local resources. Through a multidisciplinary lens, we examine the multifaceted dynamics at play, ranging from ecological principles to socio-economic considerations.
The Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve serves as a microcosm from the top to bottom level, where conservation initiatives intersect with local communities' aspirations and traditional practices for ecological sustainability. By analyzing various conservation strategies implemented in Ranthambhore, including habitat restoration, anti-poaching measures, and community-based ecotourism, we elucidate their contributions to both tiger conservation and local sustainable development.
Through a comprehensive analysis of the Ranthambhore case study, this research underscores the imperative of adopting an integrated approach that harmonizes conservation goals with local community needs and aspirations. By synergizing conservation efforts with sustainable development initiatives, we can forge a pathway toward coexistence where humans and tigers thrive in tandem.
Bhanwar Vishvendra Raj Singh (PhD from University of Delhi, India), Associate, NGI, University of Nottingham and Assitant Professor, Department of Geography, Faculty of Earth Sciences, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India, bhanwarsa28@mlsu.ac.in