Fifty-seven casual employees of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNP and TR) in Arunachal Pradesh have been reinstated three-and-a-half months after their services were terminated. This decision was confirmed by officials on Thursday.
Details of Reinstatement
- Effective Date: The reinstatement is effective from August 14.
- Duration: Their engagement is valid until March 31, 2025.
- Scheme: The reinstatement is under the Central Sector Scheme of “Project Tiger.”
- Approval: The reinstatement aligns with the annual operation plan approved by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for the 2024-25 financial year.
Staff Composition
- Total Reinstated: 57 employees
- Women: 22
- Ex-Servicemen: 7
Terms and Conditions
- Appointment Status: The reinstatement does not guarantee a regular appointment within the department.
- Recruitment Purpose: These staff members were initially recruited to support tiger conservation and protect flora and fauna within NNP and TR.
Background
- Previous Termination: The employees were terminated on May 1 due to “fund constraints,” as per the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. This led to widespread dissatisfaction, complaints, and protests.
- Park Area: Namdapha National Park spans 1,985 sq km in Changlang district, bordering Myanmar. It faces challenges from poachers across the border.
Historical Context
- Naming: The park is named after the Namdapha River, which flows north-south through the park and joins the Noa-Dehing River.
- Establishment: Declared India’s 15th tiger reserve in 1983, the park was upgraded from a wildlife sanctuary to a national park.
- Other Reserves: Arunachal Pradesh also hosts Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Pakke Tiger Reserve.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- When did the reinstatement of the 57 casual employees at Namdapha National Park become effective?
- A) May 1
- B) August 14
- C) March 31
- D) April 1
- Under which scheme were the 57 casual employees reinstated?
- A) National Wildlife Protection Scheme
- B) Project Tiger
- C) Green India Mission
- D) Forest Conservation Initiative
- What is the validity period of the reinstated employees’ engagement?
- A) Until December 31, 2024
- B) Until March 31, 2025
- C) Until August 14, 2025
- D) Until June 30, 2025
- What was the reason cited for the initial termination of the employees?
- A) Policy changes
- B) Fund constraints
- C) Contract expiration
- D) Performance issues
- How many women employees were reinstated at Namdapha National Park?
- A) 10
- B) 15
- C) 22
- D) 30