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Sikari Utsav and Wildlife Protection Challenges in South-West Bengal

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Sikari Utsav and Wildlife Protection Challenges in South-West Bengal

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EventSikari Utsav, a regional festival in South-west Bengal.
LocationJhargram, Paschim Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia, and Birbhum districts.
TimeOccurs during the dry season (March to May).
ParticipantsThousands of villagers, including people from Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar.
Main ActivityHunting small wildlife species like wild boars and wild hares.
Ecological IssuesWildlife population decline, long-term ecological damage.
Environmental ImpactCoincides with forest fire season, increasing environmental damage.
Forest AccessibilityOpen forests near human settlements are easily exploited.
Law EnforcementLimited manpower of Forest Department hampers conservation efforts.
Suggested SolutionsCommunity-Based Forest Management, awareness campaigns, enhanced law enforcement, multi-stakeholder cooperation.

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