Idu Mishmi & Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) chief said that the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh would soon be notified as a tiger reserve. The announcement has caused disquiet among the area’s Idu Mishmi people, who feel that a tiger reserve would “hinder their access” to the forest. Who are the Idu Mishmi? The Idu Mishmi, the ‘tiger …