Why Are 400+ Families Leaving Jayanti? Inside Buxa’s Tiger Reintroduction Plan

Why are 400+ families being relocated from Jayanti in Buxa Tiger Reserve? And what does the return of tigers mean for the future of this famous North Bengal village? Jayanti, located inside Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar, is undergoing a major transformation as the government moves ahead with a tiger reintroduction programme. More than 300 families have reportedly signed relocation agreements, while rehabilitation, compensation and livelihood remain key concerns for residents. In this detailed ground report, we explain: 🔹 Why are Jayanti families being relocated? 🔹 What is Buxa Tiger Reserve’s tiger reintroduction plan? 🔹 How much compensation will relocated families receive? 🔹 What is the Bonochhaya rehabilitation settlement? 🔹 What happens to the livelihoods of people dependent on tourism and forest-related activities? 🔹 Will tourism continue in Jayanti after relocation? 🔹 What happened to Buxa’s tiger population? 🔹 Why has a ₹5.37 lakh temporary road project in the Jayanti riverbed raised questions? A video from Jayanti has raised questions about a work board mentioning a temporary road construction project worth ₹5.37 lakh. However, these are observations and allegations made in the video and do not, by themselves, establish any financial or administrative irregularity. Official work orders, measurement records, payment details and ground-level execution records would be required to verify the matter. At the heart of this story is a much bigger question: Can tiger conservation and the livelihoods of local communities move forward together? Jayanti’s relocation is not simply about people moving out of a forest village. It involves wildlife conservation, rehabilitation, compensation, tourism, employment and the future of one of North Bengal’s best-known destinations. Watch the complete report by The Cord and understand what is happening in Jayanti and Buxa Tiger Reserve. 📍 Jayanti, Alipurduar, West Bengal 🐅 Buxa Tiger Reserve 🎥 The Cord — Siliguri, Darjeeling Hills & Sikkim For more ground reports, North Bengal news, Darjeeling Hills updates, Sikkim news, wildlife stories and investigative coverage: 👉 Subscribe to The Cord 👉 Like the video 👉 Share it with others 👉 Tell us your opinion in the comments #Jayanti #BuxaTigerReserve #Buxa #JayantiRelocation #TigerReintroduction #BuxaTigerProject #Alipurduar #NorthBengal #WestBengal #TigerConservation #WildlifeConservation #JayantiVillage #NorthBengalNews #TheCord