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The Times of India

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Tamil Nadu Janmam Land Delay: Encroachments Threaten Gudalur Elephant Corridor

Decades of delay by the Tamil Nadu government in implementing a 1969 Act have led to widespread encroachments on vital elephant corridors in Gudalur. This policy paralysis, stemming from unresolved land classification disputes, fuels human-elephant conflict and environmental degradation. Despite recent reviews, the issue of Janmam lands remains critically unresolved, impacting thousands.

18 Mar 2026 11:24 pm