Survey on Quality of Life Profiling of Frontline Forest Personnel of Manas National Park

A survey of frontline forest personnel in Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Project Tiger reserve, reveals critical insights into their quality of life, workplace conditions, and skill gaps. The study, covering 300+ staff across 60 camps within the park's 500 sq. km area, highlights challenges related to job responsibilities, camp environments, and community interactions in fringe areas. Key findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to enhance the efficiency of conservation efforts while improving the well-being of frontline workers. The research, part of the Manas Tiger Conservation Programme (MTCP), aims to support a 50% increase in tiger population through better protection measures, research, and livelihood initiatives. By addressing gaps in knowledge, skills, and attitudes, this study provides actionable data for holistic growth and improved conservation outcomes.

Goswami, S., Lahkar, B. P., Baruwati, B., Das, B., Machari, K., Basumatary, R., Daimari, S., Basumatari, S., Basistha, S. K., Duttaroy, D., Goswami, A., Choudhury, S., Kakati, A., & Bhattachryja, D. (2019). Survey on Quality of Life Profiling of Frontline Forest Personnel of Manas National Park. IRA-International Journal of Management & Social Sciences (ISSN 2455-2267), 101. https://doi.org/10.21013/jmss.v14.n2sp.p13