Three villages set to relocate from Kawal Reserve in Telangana

ADILABAD: Villagers from Alinagar, Dongapalli and Mallial have expressed their readiness to relocate from the core area of Kawal Tiger Reserve in erstwhile Adilabad district. This decision comes after the relocation of two villages—Maisampet and Rampur—to Kothpadepally in Kadam mandal, where all facilities have been provided.

Mancherial District Forest Officer Shiv Aasheesh Singh, along with revenue officials, visited Mallial village in Jannaram mandal and organised a meeting with the tribals, who agreed to relocate. However, the villagers demanded five acres of cultivable land, houses and other necessary facilities.

The Mulkala forest area, located within the Luxettipet range, near Mancherial district headquarters, is considered suitable for relocation, and all 102 families from Mallial will be resettled there. The villagers expressed satisfaction with the new location.