Arunachal: Namdapha National Park staff reinstated after three-month layoff
Itanagar: Fifty-seven casual employees of the Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNP&TR) in Arunachal Pradesh have been reinstated, officials confirmed on Thursday.
Their employment had been terminated three months ago due to alleged fund constraints.
The reinstatement of the staff, including 22 women and seven ex-servicemen, was effective from August 14 under the Central Sector Scheme of 'Project Tiger'. Their engagement will continue until March 31, 2025.
The decision to rehire the employees came after widespread protests and complaints following their termination in May.
The NNP&TR, one of Arunachal Pradesh’s three tiger reserves, covers 1,985 square kilometers in Changlang district and shares a border with Myanmar. It is known for its rich biodiversity and faces constant threats from poachers.
Established in 1974 as a wildlife sanctuary, Namdapha was declared a national park and India’s 15th tiger reserve in 1983. The park derives its name from the Namdapha river, which flows through it.
Besides Namdapha, Arunachal Pradesh is home to two other tiger reserves: Kamlang and Pakke.